Surgical Technician (Certified)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Aid the surgeon during surgery by passing instruments and other equipment in a prescribed manner.
• Responsible for performing a correct sponge, instrument, and needle count and coordinating with the circulating nurse to assure accuracy.
• The technologist collaborates with the nurse to handle tissue specimens appropriately.
• Assist the circulating nurse in setting up the operating room for surgery, cleaning, and arranging furniture.
• Provide necessary supplies and equipment for operative procedures based on hospital procedure and surgeon's protocol.
• Prepare the sterile table for each procedure ensuring required instruments are available to the physician, including suture, blades, cautery, suction, implants, medication, and solutions.
• Perform proper clean up and sterilization of instruments, linens, and operating room.
• Maintain expertise in maintaining sterile technique.
• Accurately inventory, order, and stock supplies according to facility and departmental procedures.
• Check in supplies and equipment needed for each surgical procedure.

Summary

This position may be eligible for a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus.

Position Highlights

This position may be eligible for a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus.

HOURS

Scheduled 6 day shifts per 2 week pay period. Call rotation including evening/night, weekend and holiday call shifts (see "CALL" section below for call details).

CALL

1 in 4 call rotation. 1 week night/week, every 4th weekend and every 4th holiday. On call response time is 45 minutes to participate in emergent trauma situations assisting emergency room nurses and responsible medical staff as required. Call response time will be 20 minutes when an OB is in active labor (defined as ROM or 6cm). Will be in house for all VBAC/TOLAC labors from active labor until delivery.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $25.50 - $39.53 per hour. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

We Offer An Excellent Benefits Package

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off and Extended Sick Leave
• Competitive wages
• Pension Plan with Substantial Employer Contribution
• Employee Wellness Program
• Variety of Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for Career Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement Leave
• Employer Paid Life Insurance