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We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Surgical Technician to join our team. As a Surgical Technician, you will play a crucial role in assisting surgeons and other medical professionals during surgical procedures. Your expertise and attention to detail will contribute to the successful outcomes of our patients.

Demonstrates technical competency:

• Handles and passes instruments and supplies appropriately.
• Monitors sterile field for breaks in technique and takes corrective action to maintain sterile field.
• Applies principles of basic aseptic technique in adhering to sterile technique (gowning, gloving, draping).
• Checks that all equipment is functioning prior to use.
• Assists physician with equipment during procedure.
• Handles specimens according to policy and procedure.
• Performs counts according to established procedures.
• Maintains appropriate inventory level for supplies and facilitates the acquisition of supplies.
• Picks supplies for procedures using preference lists.
• Revises physician preference lists on an on-going basis.
• Utilizes down time constructively.

Maintains proficiency with unit specific equipment, trouble shoots and reports malfunctions:

• Maintains supply levels in room.
• Checks that all equipment is functioning prior to use.
• Anticipates need, selects equipment and supplies in an organized and timely manner.
• Cleans all equipment and instruments prior to and after use.
• Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and instruments.

Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients:

• Assists in transfer and positioning of patients.
• Collaborates in room preparation.
• Turnover time is within acceptable timeframe.

Demonstrates knowledge and correct utilization of all phases of sterilization:

• Chooses correct method and time frame for sterilization of equipment.
• Utilizes correct indicators for methods chosen.
• Demonstrates safe use of sterilizers.
• Maintains appropriate monitoring logs according to sterilization methods and hospital policy.
• Informs charge nurse of any deviations from specified sterilization parameters.

Follows the plan of care developed by the RN for the surgical patient:

• Verifies allergies, patient identity and surgical site as per policy.
• Notes abnormalities, limitations, injuries and previous injuries.
• Identifies presence of internal devices, i.e. pacer, prostheses.

Time out:

• Follows policy and procedure for “time out”.

Handles drugs and solutions according to policy:

• Labels containers appropriately to receive drugs/solutions, i.e. dosage.
• Reads aloud concurrently with nurse, the medication/solution being dispensed, i.e. name of medication, dosage, outdate.
• Communicates medication information as it is passed to surgeon.
• Monitors solutions used for irrigation to assist in estimating blood loss.

General Job functions:

• Seeks learning opportunities and demonstrates skill level contributing to the center’s quality excellence outcomes.
• Able to assist with teaching aseptic technique.
• Attends seminars and meetings relevant to a surgical technologist.
• Serves as a committee member for the ASC.
• Other job duties as required.

Physical Job Requirements: Physical Job Requirements:

• Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.
• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks:

• Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes
• Loud Noises
• Radiation
• Sharps
• Latex
• Unplanned or unexpected exposure

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• High School Graduate or GED required. Diploma from a vocational or technical school preferred.
• BLS required.
• Graduate of an OR Technician Program preferred
• National certification as an OR Technician required.
• 2-4 years experience required. 5-8 years preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
• Ability to handle confidential information required.
• Ability to maintain good health and consistent attendance required.
• Successfully completes initial competency verification for clinical area required.
• Previous experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
• Standard Surgical equipment/instruments and specific patient care preferred.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient care and thrive in a dynamic healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team of dedicated professionals as we make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Certified Surgical Technologist (Required)

Work Location: In person