Certified Surgical Technician - PRN

Overview

Certified Surgical Technician - PRN at Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers.

Blue Cloud is the largest pediatric Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) company in the country, specializing in dental restorative and exodontia surgery for pediatric and special needs patients delivered under general anesthesia. We are a mission-driven company focused on safe, quality, and accessible care at reduced costs to families and payors.

Prepares instruments and supplies to perform procedures according to the surgeon's documented preferred routine. Prepares the operating field for procedures. Performs routine and delegated duties.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assembles supplies, dental materials, and equipment for scheduled procedures according to surgeon's preference cards and reports to the proper person when supplies are low.
• Inspects equipment for proper working condition. Notifies DON of equipment failure and arranges for repair.
• Assists in the preparation of the operating room by ensuring settings on all equipment are set to the surgeon's preferences.
• Arranges instruments according to routine for the scheduled procedure; confirms that instruments work properly.
• Maintains availability of instruments and supplies, and dental materials to avoid delays.
• Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and responds according to facility policy.
• Assists in maintaining adequate supplies, and dental materials in the operating room for immediate access during procedures.
• Directs the circulating nurse to minimize delays when supplies, dental materials, or instruments are needed during a procedure.
• Assists in cleaning, storing, packaging, and sterilizing instruments according to manufacturer instructions.
• Assists with storing and stocking supplies, dental materials, and instruments as directed.
• Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons' preference cards.
• Cleans each item according to manufacturer instructions and lubricates instruments as appropriate.
• Inspects instruments for damage or defects; sorts and arranges items into correct trays and wrapped items.
• Labels items according to facility policy and operates prevac and gravity autoclaves, ultrasonic washers, and other equipment for processing instruments.
• Performs required biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers and Bowie-Dick tests on prevac sterilizers; checks indicators and monitoring strips for proper functioning.
• Maintains availability of supplies for recording continuity during the sterilization process; notifies OR team and arranges for repair if sterilizer fails.
• Cleans sterilizers according to facility procedures; responds to patient and surgeon needs in a timely manner.
• Documents records or forms according to facility policy and communicates patient status to appropriate care staff.

• Knowledge of the healthcare field and medical terminology.
• Grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Exceptional customer service and time management.
• Experience in ENT and oral surgery.

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Operates in a medical facility with patient care equipment. Hazardous materials are present. Exposure to patients' conditions and potential odors, sights, and contagious diseases is possible.

Requires high-level visual and auditory acuity; may involve standing for long periods and lifting up to 40-100 lbs as needed. Ability to respond quickly to physician and patient needs.

No travel is expected for this position.

• High school diploma/equivalent or graduate of an approved Surgical Technician program.
• BLS certification
• Surgical Technician Certification

Surgical Tech training or facility staff development program for surgical technicians; minimum of one year of surgical technician experience; pediatric or dental surgery experience preferred.

• Work with a passionate, dedicated team in a growing organization focused on doing good.
• 401k plan, including company match.

Blue Cloud is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.