Certified Scrub Tech $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Surgery Partners Brand; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Partners Brand is seeking a capable Surgical Technician to assist in the operating room, provide scrubbing support, and maintain a sterile field during procedures. You will be responsible for caring for surgical instruments and equipment and ensuring strict infection control within the hospital or outpatient setting.

The role requires completion of a surgical technician program, CST certification, and BLS, with 2–4 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of surgical technician program, CST certification, and documented experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) prerequisite
• 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
• Demonstrates ability to comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.
• Must be computer literate with basic fundamental computer skills that are required to perform essential job related duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical scrubbing and assisting duties within and support of the sterile field during operative procedures.
• Assures proper care and maintenance of all surgical instrumentation and equipment while maintaining the sterile field.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique and infection control.
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment, instruments, procedures and supplies used in the OR within the hospital or outpatient department.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

English proficiency

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of surgical technician program

CST certification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Under the supervision of the Operating Room Manager/Administrator and at the direction of Registered Nurses, performs surgical scrubbing and assisting duties within and support of the sterile field during operative procedures. Assures proper care and maintenance of all surgical instrumentation and equipment while maintaining the sterile field. Demonstrates good knowledge of principles and practices of sterile and aseptic technique and infection control. Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment, instruments, procedures and supplies utilized in the operating room within the hospital or hospital out patient department.

Physical Requirements:

May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds or up to 150 pounds with assistance. May be expected to push or pull 150-300 pounds with assistance. Work is of medium demand; walking or standing most of the time while on duty. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or armamentarium is essential to performing assigned duties. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit. May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations, limited radiation, hazardous chemicals, or infectious diseases where judgment as to precautions needed to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced and required by patient care and needs of the surgical team. Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirements of the job.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.


• High School diploma or GED required.


• Graduate of surgical technician program, CST certification, and documented experience preferred.


• Basic Life Support (BLS) prerequisite


• 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.


• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.


• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.


• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.


• Demonstrates ability to comprehend written and oral instructions.


• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.


• Must be computer literate with basic fundamental computer skills that are required to perform essential job related duties.