Surgical Technologist Certified

Shift Information

4 Days – 10 Hours (6:30 AM – 4:30 PM)

Start Date

ASAP

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients.
• Prepare patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and monitor situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic protocols.
• Provide comfort and support for pre-operative patients while demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy.
• Transport patients to and from the Operating Room suite and position them according to the type of surgery.
• Identify and care for biological specimens, and prepare the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to the type of case.
• Establish and maintain the sterile field, pass instruments, and assist as directed by the physician.
• Utilize the physician preference card as a starting point for pulling cases and setting up the Operating Room.
• Ensure preference cards are kept up to date and comprehensive.
• Collaborate effectively as a team member in patient care.
• Implement technical and aseptic practices to maintain a safe environment.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Adhere to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and personal safety.
• Monitor and control the surgical environment, including traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to sanitation policies.
• Be familiar with policies regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies.
• Adapt patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to accommodate the unique needs of patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or an LVN/LPN License is required.
• 2 or more years of experience preferred.

Work Schedule

Full Time – 4 Days, 10 Hours

Additional Requirements

• Weekend work may be required.