Surgical Technologist

Overview

Join Bayhealth as a Surgical Technologist at the Kent Campus Hospital.

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Critical Care Coverage and additional voluntary benefits

Location:

Kent Campus Hospital

Status:
Full Time 72 Hours

Shift: Variable

Salary Range: $26.35 - $39.52 per hour

The surgical technologist handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgeon and maintaining a sterile field.

• Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure.
• Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon.
• Sponges or suctions the operative site.
• Applies electrocautery to clamps or forceps on bleeders.
• Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.
• Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Performs additional counts as necessary.
• Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices.
• Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room.
• Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient.
• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.
• All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) within 18 months of hire.
• Must be eligible to obtain certification through either a Surgical Technology program completion, 2 years of verifiable full‑time experience within the last 5 years, or TS‑C through NCCT.
• Preferred: 1 year of hospital experience.

• Certificate program or Associate Degree in Surgical Technology.
• ASST or Certified Surgical Technologist credential.

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