Certified Surgical Technologist

We are a freestanding, ambulatory surgery center, surgeon owned and operated.

We work M-F only, no nights, weekends or call along with a cutoff for the last patient in the PACU recovery room by 3:15 p.m. We perform ENT, cataracts, plastic surgery and dental procedures in our 5 OR facility.

We are looking for a full time Certified Surgical Technologist. This individual would assist surgeons in the operating room on a rotational basis and will cover all disciplines. Responsibilities are listed at the bottom of this ad.

We offer a competitive package of wage and benefits as well as a productivity bonus of $3.00 per case for every case that we perform over 400 per month. We have been averaging about 540 cases a month and expect continued growth as patients learn that surgery centers are more cost effective.

Responsibilities and Duties

Perform the following duties on a daily basis or as needed:

· Scrub and/or assist in surgery.

· Avoid and prevent casual discussion of patient’s surgery among employees.

· Provide for patients’ safety during the procedure.

· Bring any pertinent concerns to the surgeon’s attention immediately.

· Conform to dress code and infection prevention policies.

· Perform surgical scrub according to procedure.

· Gown and glove self and others correctly.

· Adhere to procedure in accepting medications to the sterile field.

· Label and handle surgical specimens appropriately.

· Pull supplies for surgical procedures.

· Be prepared for all cases at the scheduled surgery times.

· Apply principles of aseptic technique in all situations.

· Handle surgical instruments and equipment appropriately.

· Anticipate the needs of the surgeon in case preparation and throughout the procedure by being constantly attentive at the operative field.

· Restock Operating Rooms at the end of the day.

· Participate in scheduled cleaning procedures in the Operating Room.

· Assist in sterile processing area as needed.

· Sterilize instruments per protocol.

· Assist with updating of doctor’s preference cards.

· Ensure quality assurance standards are maintained in the O.R.

· Perform surgical counts according to policy.

· Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changes in work assignments.

· Demonstrate tact and understanding in dealings with patients, team members, members of other disciplines and the public.

· Seek opportunity for and apply continued learning

· Initiate communication to the OR Team Leader in areas that require feedback, follow-up, or need to be addressed.

· Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

· When assigned to float position:

Ø offer scrub relief (30 min lunch)

Ø Be attentive to case flow and assist with room changeover.

Ø Assist with instrument and equipment needs between cases.

Ø Provide assistance to sterile processing tech as needed.

Ø Restock supplies in O.R.’s and sterile processing area.

Ø Assist in the Pre-operative area when needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $27