Cert Surg Tech ASC -PRN - Hiring Immediately

Surgical Technologist

Job Description:

• No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Participate as a member of the OR team in planning, preparing, and producing a safe and effective OR experience for patients undergoing surgery

Qualifications and Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist required
• BLS certification required or the ability to obtain within one year
• Previous work experience in an Ambulatory Surgical facility or acute care setting:
  • Surgical Tech I: prior experience as a surgical tech strongly preferred
  • Surgical Tech II: at least three years of experience as a surgical tech required
• Must have proficient computer skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and check assigned cases for appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment necessary for each procedure
• Follow aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies, setting up cases, scrubbing, gowning, and draping
• Maintain an orderly back table and mayo stand during procedure following established routine set-up
• Assist circulating nurse in performing sponge, needle, and instrument counts; immediately report discrepancies
• Proper handling of instruments and equipment to avoid damage and loss
• Keep surgeon preference cards up-to-date
• Perform scrub duties as outlined in the procedure manual
• Assist with application of dressings and transfers of patients
• Assist with general cleaning of the room and set up the next case
• Adapt to changes in the workload and work as part of the team
• Assist other staff members with the completion of routine duties of the department
• Assist with the orientation of new personnel
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient, Center, and physician information
• Perform duties in a safe manner
• Demonstrate an awareness of patient safety and proper body mechanics when moving patients or equipment
• Check assigned OR equipment before the case to ensure proper functioning
• Adhere to department-specific OSHA and infection control guidelines

Professional Development:

• May train newly hired staff as needed
• May take on extra responsibilities such as special projects, research, etc.
• Function in the role of float or cover charge role as needed to assist in managing the patient and staff schedule

Language Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, peers, physicians, and the public
• Ability to speak and understand English fluently

Physical Demands:

• Moderate physical effort working in an indoor environment
• Moderate sitting and keyboarding
• Efforts consisting of standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and stooping
• Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and moving of a maximum of 50 pounds
• Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to an emergency

Work Environment:

• Exposed to bloodborne pathogens, anesthetic gases, sterilizers, electrical and mechanical hazards, confused or combative patients, bio-contaminated waste, and unpleasant elements
• Subject to stressful situations; occasional long or irregular hours