Certified Surgical Tech

Surgery Partners, Inc.; Saratoga Springs, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

And more!

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. seeks a Certified Surgical Technician for a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Monday through Friday schedules and CPR required.

You will assist surgeons, maintain sterile technique, participate in infection control, and ensure equipment, supplies, and patients are ready for procedures. BLS and CST certification are required, with 1–2 years OR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• CST certification, or grandfathered under state regulations.
• 1–2 years clinical OR experience preferred; 0–2 years acceptable.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain medical equipment and instrumentation for procedures.
• Set up sterile field and assist with passing instruments during operations.
• Ensure sterile technique and infection control throughout procedures.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist with transfers and positioning.
• Drape patient, count supplies, and assist with specimen handling as required.
• Restock and clean procedure rooms and manage equipment between cases.

Skills

CPR certification

Sterile technique

OR experience

Team collaboration

Pre-op prep

Education

Accredited surgical technologist program

CST certification (or grandfathered)

BLS certification

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Certified Surgical Tech

Surgical Technician needed for fast paced ASC. Monday through Friday. CPR required.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

As a Certified Surgical Technician, you will assist the surgeon with procedures, maintain sterile technique, be involved in infection control program, monitor and maintain equipment, supplies and instruments and help prepare patients for surgery. Must be team oriented and have proven experience working in a fast-paced environment. OR experience and CPR required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures
• Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up the sterile field to include surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions
• Follows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients
• Performs pre-procedure preparations to the patient's skin and body
• Completes a safety check prior to start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as checking to ensure it is working properly
• May assist with prep for patient procedure
• May transport patients to the procedure room
• May assist with positioning on the procedure table
• Drapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performed
• Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants
• Retracts, cut sutures and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedure
• Participates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on type of procedure performed
• Helps prepare specimens and assists with the disposition of specimens
• Post-procedure, assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcher
• Cleans and restocks the procedure room
• Pulls supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures
• Assists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management
• Assists with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high level disinfection
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lighted, well-ventilated environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Occasional evening and/ or weekend work.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
• CST certification, or based on state regulations, they may be grandfathered in, without being certified
• Prefer 1-2 years clinical experience in an operating room setting. May accept 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

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