Surgical Technologist Women's and Outpatient Surgical Center; M-F , NO Weekends​/No CALL

Position: Surgical Technologist I Women's and Outpatient Surgical Center (M-F DAYS, NO WEEKENDS/NO CALL) [...]

Surgical Technologist I – Women’s & Outpatient Surgical Center (M-F Days, No Weekends/No Call) Sign-On Bonus

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This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign‑on bonus!

Education

Successful completion of a CAAHP accredited training program for Operating Room Technicians with emphasis on completing basic, intermediate, and advanced procedures in all clinical specialties.

Experience

New graduates accepted. Prior experience preferred.

Skills

• Analytical skills necessary to organize and prepare the operating room according to standard methods and guides.
• Independently scrubs basic procedures throughout the surgical specialties and possesses a basic knowledge of instrumentation and supplies.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate sterile technique during surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates safe instrument passing and accurate counts according to hospital policy.
• Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail in performing technical tasks and anticipating surgical needs.

Licensures & Certifications

Heart‑Saver CPR Certification.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares operating room by selecting and opening sterile supplies according to procedure and physician preference card.
• Pre-assembles, adjusts, and checks non‑sterile equipment to ensure it is in proper working order.
• Positions patient on the operating table and transports patients to and from surgery when necessary.
• Assists with circulating duties under the direct supervision of the R.N.
• Ensures all sterile equipment and instruments are in good working order prior to the start of the surgical case; assists surgeon with draping of patient.
• Passes instruments and provides sterile items to surgeons and assistants during procedures, holds retractor devices observing sterile techniques at all times.
• Checks, mixes, and distributes appropriate fluids and drugs on the sterile field under the direct supervision of the RN; connects drains and tubing.
• Performs surgical counts in accordance with policy and procedure; follows AORN Standards and Surgical Services Policies and Procedures.
• Sponges or suctions operative site, cuts suture material as directed by surgeon; assists with application of sterile dressing of operative site following closure.
• Receives surgical specimens and passes them from the sterile field to the circulating nurse as soon as possible and correctly identifies specimens.
• Cleans and reassembles instruments and properly delivers them to the decontamination area; ensures working order of delicate instrumentation.
• Assists in wrapping sterile items for sterilization as needed.
• Obtains stock and supplies for operating room.
• Returns equipment to proper location(s).
• Assembles case carts for next working day as needed.
• Assists in transporting patients and securing equipment from other departments as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods (more than ninety percent - 90%) along with frequent lifting and positioning of heavy instruments and equipment.
• Manual dexterity and visual ability necessary to grasp and hold retractors and delicate surgical instruments and supplies.

Working Conditions

Works in surgical suites with exposure to anesthesia gases, chemicals, cleaning solutions, surgical brushes and soap, lasers and surgical plume, and radiation; frequently exposed to blood and body fluids.

Conditions of Employment

Maintains current CPR certification.

Scope of Practice

Technologists may not perform any of the following functions: place or tie sutures, clamp or cut tissue or vessels, or close a surgical incision. Technologists can assist with the placement of surgical staples under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon.

GBMC Values Respect

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy.
• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities.

Excellence

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations.
• Actively pursues learning and self‑development.
• Pays attention to detail; follows through.

Accountability

• Sets a positive, professional example for others.
• Takes ownership of problems and…