Certified Surgical Technician - PRN

Surgical Technologist

Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.

Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures

Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up the sterile field to include surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions

Follows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients

Performs pre-procedure preparations to the patient's skin and body

Completes a safety check prior to start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc.

Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as checking to ensure it is working properly

May assist with prep for patient procedure

May transport patients to the procedure room

May assist with positioning on the procedure table

Drapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performed

Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants

Retracts, cut sutures and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedure

Participates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on type of procedure performed

Helps prepare specimens and assists with the disposition of specimens

Applies dressings

Post-procedure, assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcher

Cleans and restocks the procedure room

Pulls supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures

Assists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management

Assists with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high level disinfection

Performs other duties as assigned

Ability to be on your feet for long periods and lift or turn disabled patients

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment

Ability to concentrate for periods of up to four hours

Ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone

Ability to use computer keyboard and to view a computer monitor

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center

Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and the posses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the center's policies and procedures

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills in the nursing process

Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication

Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lighted, cool environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with an employer contribution

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with a company match

And more!

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.

Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.