Certified Surgical Tech - OR - PART TIME Must be Certified

Surgical Technologist

Job Description:

• Responsible for the set-up and maintenance of the surgical field
• Assists the surgeon during operative procedures
• Possesses the ability to scrub all cases in all services
• Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation, their uses, and accurate methods of sterilization
• Maintains an aseptic controlled environment
• Assists in processes to streamline care, reduce inefficiency, improve quality, and reduce costs
• Supports the philosophy and goals of OSS Orthopaedic Hospital

Schedule:

• Part time
• Monday to Friday
• (3) shifts a week
• 10:30 am to 7:00 pm ET
• No weekends, holidays, or call
• Staggered shift to help with late cases and set-up for the next day

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist required
• BLS certification required or an ability to obtain within (1) year
• Must have proficient computer skills
• Must have professional and effective communication skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology required

Experience:

• Surgical Tech I - prior experience as a surgical tech strongly preferred
• Surgical Tech II - at least (3) years of experience as a surgical tech required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with preparation and cleaning of surgical suite
• Sets up and maintains the sterile surgical field
• Assists the surgeon by passing instruments during operations
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count
• Anticipates needs of operative team and delivers necessary instruments and supplies
• Transports patients and assists with transferring patients from stretcher to table
• Assists with lifting and positioning patient
• Reports unusual occurrences to the manager or designee
• Contributes to the efficient and productive operation of the Operating Room

Physical Demands:

• Moderate physical effort in patient care environment
• Standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and stooping
• Occasionally lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds
• Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to an emergency

Work Environment:

• Climate-controlled environment
• Exposed to blood borne pathogens, odorous chemicals, and specimens
• Subject to stressful situations, long or irregular hours