Surgical Technologist

Department

Surgical Services

Employment Status (Full Time Equivalent) 

Part-Time (0.9 FTE): 72 hours per pay period

Hours:

Variable Typical shift start times are between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Variable call weekend rotation dependent on the number of surgical techs on staff.

Benefit Status: Full-Time

Benefits include 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Health Clinic (health ): Our health clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan
• Retirement Savings
• Please see more details about our benefits here: alomerehealth.com/careers

Position Objective

The Surgical Technologist is a member of the operating room. The position assists surgeons and other surgical staff during the surgical procedure. The Technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon, registered nurse, or other surgical personnel and maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field to maximize patient safety. The position ensures that the operating room environment is safe and needed equipment is available. The Surgical Technologist assists in the sterile processing department by performing sterilizing, assembly and storage of medical supplies and surgical equipment.  

Essential Responsibilities

Pre-Procedure 

• Help setup the operating room by ensuring the room is clean, wiped down, and all the equipment/instruments are available and in working order 
• Stock surgical supplies
• Wash and sterilize all equipment by using germicides and sterilizers 
• Account for needles, suture, sponges, and instruments
• Assist the Registered Nurse 

During Procedure 

• Anticipate the surgeons needs
• Ensure that there is a sterile field during all surgical procedures 
• Observe and report a break in sterile techniques 
• Operate and assemble lights, suction machines and other types of diagnostic equipment 
• Count sponges, needles, and other supplies before and after all operations 

Post-Procedure

• Clean and restock the operating room 
• Reset up room with equipment and supplies for the next procedure 
• Assist the Registered Nurse 

Other Responsibilities

• Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner
• Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment
• Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures
• Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department
• Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability

Required Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist Certification 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role
• Associate degree in the field of surgical technology

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Mentor and orient new staff members
• May supervise Student Scrub Technicians

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Strong knowledge of current operating room techniques, procedures, instruments, and supplies

Union Position

No