Surgical Technologist (PRN)

Shriners Children's; Saugeen Shores; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric specialty care is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join their surgical team. In this vital role, you will ensure the operating room is safe and efficient, facilitating invasive procedures under the guidance of skilled professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scrub and circulation skills, along with a commitment to maintaining high standards of sterile technique and infection control. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a compassionate team that values excellence in patient care and fosters a supportive learning environment. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Critical Illness Insurance

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience with scrub and circulation skills.
• Prior experience with sterile technique and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate, select, and maintain equipment for surgical procedures.
• Prepare and maintain sterile field throughout the surgery.
• Assist in transportation and Sterile Processing as assigned.

Skills

Scrub Skills

Circulation Skills

Sterile Technique

Infection Control

Equipment Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Certified Surgical Technologist

CPR Certification

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Job Overview

The Surgical Technologist (ST) is an integral part of the surgical health care team and functions in the role of scrub person. The ST works under the supervision of the registered nurse and surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Hours for this PRN position occur Monday-Friday, dayshift 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 2 shifts required per month.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate, select, use and maintain equipmentand supplies for surgical procedure
• Prepare and maintain sterile field throughout surgical procedure
• Follow established policies and procedures for sharps, sponge and instrument counts
• Assist in transportation, housekeeping and Sterile Processing as assigned

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Certification/Licensure

Certified Surgical Technologist

CPR

Experience

Minimum 1 year experience with scrub and circulation skills

Prior experience with sterile technique, infection control, sterilization and disinfection procedures