Central Sterile Technician (Surgery) HRA-758

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital; Hollister (MO); On-site; USD 39,950 - 53,726; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Hollister, Missouri is seeking a Surgical Assistant to assist surgeons during operative procedures and ensure the operating suite is ready. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience in the Operating Room and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include monitoring surgical instruments, sterilizing equipment, and adjusting procedures for various patient demographics. This full-time position offers an hourly wage of $29 to $39, contingent upon successful background and medical checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in the Operating Room required.
• Additional languages desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon during operative and invasive procedures.
• Ensure operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure.
• Monitor PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies.
• Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments.
• Participate in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Operating Room experience

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to adapt procedures

Job description

Assists surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. Monitor PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Interacts professionally with patient and family
• Provides patient with explanations and verbal reassurance, as necessary.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
• Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients for treatment.
• Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure.
• Accurately handles specimens at all times.
• Assists in positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures.
• Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, needles); follows proper procedure in the event of incorrect count; reports all discrepancies to Circulating Nurse and Surgeon and/or corrects immediately.
• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after last case; restocks supplies, when necessary and organizes effectively for end-of-case clean up.
• Follows written procedures for steam sterilization; knows responsibilities and the necessity for chemical and biological monitoring.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationship with co-workers for the patient’s benefit.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in the Operating Room required
• Additional languages desirable
• Basic computer knowledge

Education & Experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Variable Shift

Pay: $29.00 to $39.00 hourly

• Hollister, CA 95023: Relocate before starting work (Required)

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, physical exam, drug test, and verification of education qualifications and credentials.

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