Per Diem Surgical Technician

Fuel your passion for patient-centered care and elevate your medical career in our thriving physician office. Join our collaborative team, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our community.

At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

• Functions as first scrub in all specialties, as determined by the Clinical Coordinator
• Prior to the first case of the day, damp dusts all flat surfaces in the operating room
• Organizes table set-up using appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure prior to the start of the case and maintains a sterile field according to departmental policy and procedures
• During each procedure, anticipates surgeon’s needs for instruments, suture, sponges, etc.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to departmental policy and procedure. If count is incorrect, follows correct department procedures
• Adheres to principles of aseptic technique during all phases of the surgical procedure
• Assists in maintaining physician preference cards
• At completion of case, assembles all instruments and supplies and transports to decontamination area according to departmental procedure
• Assists RN circulator and ancillary personnel in preparation of OR Room for general/terminal cleaning at the end ofthe day
• Thorough knowledge of handling instruments and surgical equipment used throughout the operatingroom
• Cleans and prepares for sterilization or usage, instruments or equipment requiring special handling according to departmental procedure and manufacture’s direction
• Takes initiative to notify Bio-med and/or maintenance of defective equipment as established by equipment in good working order on a routine basis
• Maintains room supplies and furniture to ensure adequate levels for surgical caseloads

Monday, Wednesday and Friday typical schedule falls between 8:30-5pm.

Responsible for assisting surgeon in the office, surgical centers, and hospitals. Responsible for obtaining patient vitals, documents, and entering patient information into EHR/EMR.

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