Surgical Technologist - Full Time

About the role

Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures
• Prepares the operating room before an operation, including setting up the sterile field with surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions
• Fulfills state and federal facility regulations during patient preparation
• Performs pre-procedure preparations to the patient's skin and body
• Completes a safety check prior to the start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, and checks to ensure it is working properly
• Auxiliary tasks during the procedure, such as assisting with patient positioning, passing instruments, and retracting tissue
• Participates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on the type of procedure performed
• Helps prepare and dispose of specimens
• Applies dressings post-procedure
• Assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcher
• Cleans and restocks the procedure room
• Pulls supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures
• Aids in the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management
• Aids in the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization, and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high-level disinfection
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited Surgical technologist program
• Certification preferred and BLS required
• At least 2 years' OR experience required

Qualifications

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center.

Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.

Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members.

Skills

Ability to be on your feet for long periods and lift or turn disabled patients.

Ability to concentrate for periods of up to four hours.

Ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone.

Ability to use computer keyboard and to view a computer monitor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

PRN up to 3 days a week - hours and days are flexible