SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our Operating team. This 1.0 FTE role will work on-site (day, night, every 4th weekend, on-call).

Purpose of this position: Performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. Performs similar duties in other areas of the hospital as assigned.

A sign-on bonus ($5,000.00) is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation

* Selects instruments, equipment and supplies for each surgical procedure

* Prepares room for procedure by setting up sterile tables and checking equipment and supplies

* Scrubs for surgical procedures: helping the surgeon with prepping and draping patients, passing sterile instruments and supplies, and assisting with the surgical procedures, as appropriate

* Understands and follows the principles of sterile technique, and takes steps to remedy breaks in sterile technique when observed

* Identifies specimen before passing off the field and transports specimens to Pathology, as directed

* Operates specified OR equipment in the manner in which they have been trained to use it

* Assists RN with circulating duties, as delegated

* Assists with transfer of patients into or out of operating room

* Cleans rooms, instruments and equipment appropriately

* Identifies and reports instruments and equipment in need of maintenance

* Assists in teaching scrub role responsibilities to residents, nurses, and surgical technologist students

* Supports operating room team as needed

* Keeps up-to-date on new procedures and equipment and communicate changes to other staff

* Pursues professional growth and development

* Performs all responsibilities/duties required, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed

* Functions as a role model for current and new surgical staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

* Completion of Surgical Technologist program from an accredited institution, or applicable military training, or two (2) years experience as a surgical technologist

* OR-

* An approved equivalent combination of training and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

* CST Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

* A firm understanding of the surgical process and the ability to use critical thinking skills to assist the surgeon in providing high quality patient care

* An ability to remain calm in sometimes stressful situations

* A willingness to learn new procedures and processes