Surgical Technologist - Certified - Cardiovascular Operating Room - FT

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not-for-profit organization with more than 900 medical staff, 2,900 licensed nurses, and 15,000 team members serving an 18-county area. The system includes seven hospitals, three health and fitness centers, a sports medicine and outpatient rehabilitation center, hospice, and home health services.

About the role

Work under the supervision and delegator authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring a safe operating room environment, proper equipment function, and conditions that maximize patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the availability and preparedness of OR rooms, supplies, and equipment to support efficient perioperative processes.
• Follow procedures regarding verification of medical implants.
• Prepare sterile instruments, sutures, and equipment; verify sterilization methods (Steam/Sterrad), inspect package integrity, and check instrument tray filters.
• Assist with patient positioning and prepping according to department and hospital standards.
• Perform initial and additional instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator.
• Assist with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
• Participate in surgical site and patient verification during the time-out procedure.
• Maintain the sterile field and adhere to sterile technique standards for patient and employee safety.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon during operative procedures.
• Follow medication management procedures on the surgical field; handle and label drugs and solutions under supervision.
• Demonstrate competence in specimen preparation and care; accurately handle and pass off specimens.
• Assist in lifting, turning, and positioning patients using proper body mechanics.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment, including point-of-use cleaning and instrument decontamination.
• Assist with terminal cleaning of OR rooms between procedures and after the last case; restock supplies as needed.
• Perform periodic cleaning of storage areas and equipment.
• Use standard precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment when handling hazardous substances.
• Respond promptly to call team responsibilities, reporting to work within 30 minutes when called in.
• Participate in one in-service presentation yearly.
• Perform all assigned duties.

Requirements

• 0 to 3 years of experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program.
• Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Certified Surgical Technologist license.