ASC Surgical Technologist

Job Type

Part‑time

2 days per week, 8‑10 hour shifts

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for providing patient care activities, related non‑professional services necessary for patient care, and for maintaining the operating room under the direction of a Registered Nurse. OR & Orthopedic experience preferred; scrub experience required.

• Demonstrate competency in all procedures within the scope of practice appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Participate in the nursing process in all aspects of patient care and complete activities according to established policy, procedure, and protocol.
• Communicate accurate and timely information to the Registered Nurse regarding patients in their care.
• Record pertinent information clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with patients, significant others, and co‑workers.
• Utilize appropriate lines of communication.
• Use proper technique intra‑operatively by setting up needed items for patient care and demonstrating knowledge of a variety of surgical procedures.
• Gather supplies, x‑rays, and instruments/equipment for cases.
• Handle instruments appropriately.
• Maintain strict sterile technique.
• Circulate under the direction of the Registered Nurse by appraising cleanliness of rooms and proper functioning of equipment.
• Set up needed equipment pertinent to patient care.
• Assist with anesthesia intra‑operatively.
• Carefully pre‑p surgical site.
• Assist in proper patient positioning.
• Prepare and label specimens correctly.
• Accompany patient and anesthesia staff to PACU.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of surgical procedures.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, organize a plan of care that incorporates physician‑prescribed treatments, nursing assessments, and diagnostic data in a manner that is prioritized, timely, and integrated with the surgical plan of care.
• Implement, document, and evaluate the plan of care in a manner that reflects management of identified problems, observations of patient response to treatment, integration of physician’s orders, appropriate prioritization, and collaboration with physicians and other team members.
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of administration of medications and treatments according to policy, procedure, and protocol.
• Re‑evaluate and modify the plan of care as indicated.

• Accept responsibility for nursing activities related to the care of the patient within the operating room.
• Demonstrate appropriate judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Serve as a preceptor and orient new members of the surgical team.
• Act as the patient’s advocate in meeting physical and psychological needs.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and intervene in stressful situations involving the patient, significant others, and team members.
• Create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for surgery.

1–2 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledgeable about principles of aseptic technique.
• Ability to correlate clinical data with patient’s medical and nursing care.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Ability to provide direction to others that is clear, concise, and promotes efficiency.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, families, co‑workers, etc.

Salary: $25–$35 per hour, depending on experience.