Surgical Technician Extern

About the role

Works under a surgeon's supervision before, during and after various types of surgeries. A surgical assistant's duties may include moving patients into the operating room and positioning patients before surgeries, ensuring the room remains sterile. Under the supervision of a seasoned Surgical Technician or Scrub Nurse, the Surgical Technologist Extern follows established procedural guidelines in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care, and functions as a member of the operating room team. Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families. Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Worker Type: Employee; Worker Sub-Type: PRN; Cost Center: CC001521 LAN - OR (Operating Room) (LMC).

Responsibilities

• Move patients into the operating room and position them before surgeries
• Ensure the operating room remains sterile
• Prepare sterile supplies and equipment for surgical procedures
• Perform room duties involved with direct patient care
• Function as a member of the operating room team
• Provide care appropriate to the patient's developmental level
• Consider the needs of patients' families

Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with American Heart Association (AHA)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Currently enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technologist curriculum

Skills

• Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to patient development level
• Ability to consider patients' families' needs
• Ability to follow procedural guidelines for sterile supplies and equipment
• Ability to perform room duties and direct patient care
• Ability to function effectively as part of the operating room team

Pay

Hourly pay rate; Pay Grade Health‑26.

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 12. PRN/as‑needed: must be available for at least 12 hours every two weeks; hours vary based on department needs; may be asked to pick up extra shifts to cover gaps.