Surgical Technologist Certified

Job Highlights

• All candidates must have completed an accredited surgical tech program to be eligible to apply
• Sign-on bonus eligibility: please speak with your recruiter
• Schedule: Part Time, weekend option (on call shifts required)

Job Summary

Responsible for the provision of patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary for the care of patients and the maintenance of the Operating Room under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Sets up Operating Room with needed items for patient care; gathers supplies, x-rays, instruments, etc., for cases; handles instruments during procedures. Communicates information to the RN regarding patients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Practices and implements the technical components of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse
• Collaborates with the RN and other healthcare professionals to implement a plan of care that incorporates physician preferences, nursing assessments and diagnostic data in a manner that is prioritized, timely, and integrated with the plan of care
• Prepares equipment, supply and resource needs based on an individualized plan of care; re-evaluates and modifies resource needs as needed
• Communicates accurate and timely information to the Registered Nurse regarding patients in their care
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform all aspects of a variety of surgical procedures
• Maintains knowledge and skills to properly operate all surgical equipment and instruments
• Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique when handling supplies, instruments, and equipment
• Follows laboratory policy and procedure to correctly handle and label all laboratory specimens
• Documents quality controls thoroughly and accurately according to unit specific standards
• Demonstrates competence in problem solving, conflict resolution, and team building
• Serves as a resource to other team members
• Organizes and utilizes time efficiently; demonstrates appropriate prioritization
• Maintains an organized work environment
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

Graduate of a technical program for operating room technicians

Experience

No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors
• Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs
• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs
• Frequent lifting/moving patients
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and gripping
• Frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less
• Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs
• Occasional use of clear vision at 20 feet or more
• Occasional use of sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements
• Occasional keyboard use/data entry
• Rare kneeling

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or National Registered Surgical Technician (NRST) - American Allied Health Association (AAH)

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:
• Getting paid every day
• Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year
• Adoption assistance
• Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer matching plans
• Long & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave: eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members