Responsibilities include:

• Documents accurate and ongoing patient information on the perioperative record and specimen slips according to the perioperative record guidelines

• Is alert to potential performance improvement problems, reports information to charge nurse and managers, and actively participates in problem solving

• Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to unit

• Check's indicators and integrity of packages for each patient procedure

• Recognizes unseen boundaries between sterile and nonsterile

• Performs proper scrub according to departmental policy

• Demonstrates proper concepts of draping according to department standards

• Accurately performs all sponge, needle, and sharp instrument counts at appropriate times with registered nurse

• Demonstrates proper use of instruments, equipment, suturing, and stapling devices

• Saves and properly identifies all specimens according to department policy and procedure

• Prepares the case cart postoperatively for central sterilizing return according to department policy

• Prepares and properly disposes of sharps, blood, and waste according to hospital/department safety policy

• Immediately communicates any changes in procedures, patient condition, or procedure needs to the supervising registered nurse

• Assists the surgeons in dressing application

• Assists in transporting patient to proper postoperative location

• Performs clinical preceptor role for his or her specialty service

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma required

• Graduate of School for Operating Room Technicians required

• Previous hospital or surgi-center experience required

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist highly preferred

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage (Effective First day of Hire!)

• Retirement Savings Program

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• And more!