Surgical Technologist Extern PRN
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Valley Regional Medical Center as a Surgical Tech Extern PRN. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.
Responsibilities
As a Surgical Technologist Extern, you’ll gain invaluable hands-on surgical experience while working alongside a highly skilled team committed to caring for and improving human life. Under the guidance of the Circulating RN and experienced surgical staff, you’ll expand your skills by assisting throughout the surgical process and helping ensure the surgical suite remains clean, organized, and focused on patient safety.
- Shadow and observe licensed Surgical Technologists and surgeons to gain a better understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
- Assist in preparing operating rooms, ensuring they are clean, sterile, and well-stocked with the necessary equipment and supplies.
- Help with the transportation of patients to and from the operating room under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional.
- Observe and learn proper surgical aseptic techniques and infection control practices.
- Assist with the preparation and handling of surgical instruments and supplies under the direct supervision of a licensed Surgical Technologist.
- Provide basic patient care and comfort, such as answering questions, providing reassurance, and ensuring patient privacy.
- Participate in educational opportunities, such as attending workshops, seminars, or training sessions, as directed by the supervising Surgical Technologist or department manager.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in an accredited surgical technology program.
- Completion of prerequisite coursework in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and medical terminology.
- BLS (ARC or AHA).
Benefits
Valley Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
- Prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships.
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
- Colleague recognition program.
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
About our hospital
Valley Regional Medical Center is a licensed 215+ bed facility with over 200 physicians representing 25+ specialties. We are a designated Advanced Level III Trauma Center and an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Our Heart and Vascular services include a full-range of cardiac services including minimally invasive and open-heart surgery, cardiac cath lab, heart imaging services and more. Our women’s department includes labor, delivery and recovery in a home-like setting. We also have a C-section operating room on standby 24 hours a day and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit equipped with specially trained staff.