Surgical Technologist - Regional Supplemental Staffing III

Essential Job Duties

• Maintains a safe environment for the patient and the O.R. team by assuring a sterile environment, using equipment according to operating room manual.
• Transports patients and specialty equipment in accordance with safety policy.
• Provides patient care during the intra-operative phase of the surgery using physician preference cards and organizing and prioritizing care activities based on the patient and/or environmental changes.
• Functions as a first scrub in the following types of cases (including but not limited to): general/GYN, ENT, plastics, basic/minor ortho/neuro, dental/ortho, urology/cysto and basic vascular procedures, and demonstrates proper care of instrumentation including cleaning and sterilization of surgical equipment.
• Performs the following surgical skills independently: Opening surgical supplies, gowning and gloving all members of the surgical team, basic positioning of the patient, between case cleaning, terminal cleaning of the ORs and surgical suite, performs circulating skills and tasks as directed.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program or its equivalent.
• Employed for a minimum of 3 years at AAMC or has a minimum of 3 years of surgical technology experience.

Licenses/Certifications

• Surgical Technologist certification
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

• The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retailment Plan with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Programs and more