Surgical Technologist, Day Surgery

As a surgical technologist, you’ll assist surgeons during surgical procedures by anticipating their needs and make sure the procedure goes as smoothly and efficiently as possible. You’ll prepare and organize the operating room, clean and sterilize equipment, and maintain a sterile environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures
• Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedure
• Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings
• Set up a sterile and sanitary environment, and maintain the sterile field for the patient during procedures
• Utilize correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables in order to prevent injury to patient and personnel
• Follow relevant safety and sanitation guidelines
• Participate in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basis
• Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies
• Inspect, replace, and sterilize medical instruments
• Provide surgeons and patients with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment

Requirements

Education:

• High-school graduate diploma. A class in Anatomy and Physiology preferred.

Experience:

• Successfully completed OR-Technician training program, previous experience as an OR Technician, or recent graduate of an OR Technician program.
• Meets credit range for the Surgical Tech Advancement Ladder as follows (12 months experience as a Surgical Technologist is required in order to apply for promotion in the ladder:

• Surgical Technologist I: Surgical Technologist who achieves a range of 0-12 credits on the Surgical Tech Advancement Behavior Grid.
• Surgical Technologist II: Surgical Technologist who achieves a range of 13 credits and above on the Surgical Tech Advancement Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories on the Grid.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health benefits package
• 50% matching 401(k) contributions up to 6%
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Advanced Continuing Education (CE) accredited training


• Education: High-school graduate diploma. A class in Anatomy and Physiology preferred. Experience: Successfully completed OR-Technician training program, previous experience as an OR Technician, or recent graduate of an OR Technician program. Meets credit range for the Surgical Tech Advancement Ladder as follows (12 months experience as a Surgical Technologist is required in order to apply for promotion in the ladder: Surgical Technologist I: Surgical Technologist who achieves a range of 0-12 credits on the Surgical Tech Advancement Behavior Grid. Surgical Technologist II: Surgical Technologist who achieves a range of 13 credits and above on the Surgical Tech Advancement Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories on the Grid.