Surgical Technologist - Days/Evenings Weekender

About the role

Surgical Technologist responsible for assisting surgeons during procedures, ensuring aseptic techniques, and maintaining a sterile environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and coordinate treatments with other disciplines.
• Prepare for surgery by scrubbing, gowning, gloving, draping, and setting up instruments.
• Participate in surgical briefings and verify patient identity and surgical site.
• Maintain accurate supply and specimen documentation.
• Assist with wound assessment, dressing changes, and specimen collection.
• Follow universal precautions, dispose of sharps and linens properly, and initiate emergency procedures.
• Support admission, discharge, billing, and participate in on-call rotations.
• Act as a preceptor for students and perform quality control tasks.
• Additional duties include patient transport, post-mortem care, and ensuring medication labeling accuracy.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or qualified under relevant state law.
• Graduate of a Specialty Training Program.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, and patient care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a clinical environment, respond quickly in emergencies, and participate in on-call duties.

Duties

• Assist during surgeries, maintain sterile environment, verify surgical details, support patient care activities, and ensure adherence to policies and protocols.