Certified Surgical Tech (Part-Time)

Surgery Partners, Inc.; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 38,572 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with company match

And more!

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is looking for a Certified Surgical Technologist in Smithtown, NY. The role requires graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program and CPR certification with 0-2 years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include assisting in surgical operations, preparing medical equipment, and maintaining the operating room. The position offers a salary range of $28.00 - $42.00 per hour and benefits such as PTO and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Certified to perform CPR with 0-2 years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assists in operations under supervision of surgeons or registered nurses.
• Cleans and restocks the operating room after operations.

Skills

CPR Certification

Clinical experience

Preparation of surgical instruments

Education

Accredited surgical technologist program

Job description

North Shore Surgi-Center 989 W Jericho Tpke Smithtown, NY 11787, USA

JOB TITLE: Certified Surgical Technologist

Salary Range: $28.00 - $42.00 per hour, based on skill and experience level.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Physician and/or Registered Nurse

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Must be certified to perform CPR with 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Before an operation, surgical technologists prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
• Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures.
• Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment.
• Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as adjust and check it to ensure it is working properly.
• Get patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
• Transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.
• Observe patients’ vital signs, check charts, and assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
• Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
• Hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
• Operate sterilizers, lights, or suction machines, and help operate diagnostic equipment.
• After an operation, help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating room.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• And more!

Our organization is 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 organization is committed 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.