Certified Surgical Technician

scch.health (Sullivan County Community Hospital); Sullivan (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing patients for surgery, maintaining sterile environments, and assisting surgeons during procedures. The ideal candidate will be skilled in surgical techniques, possess a strong commitment to patient care, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing high-quality health care services while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of experience as a surgery tech.
• Must be certified as a Surgical Technologist and CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and surgical rooms for procedures.
• Assists with patient positioning and provides scrub services.
• Maintains and sterilizes surgical instruments.

Skills

Surgical Techniques

Patient Care

English Proficiency

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Diploma from an accredited surgical technology program

Tools

Surgical Instruments

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

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• Diploma from an accredited surgical technology program or documented on-the-job training program
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Diploma from an accredited surgical technology program or documented on-the-job training program
  
  

Experience/Skills

• Possesses at least one year experience as a surgery tech
• Proficiently reads, writes, and understands English
• Accurately reads supply labels, patient identification bracelets, the surgical schedule, and policies and procedures
• Constantly walks, stands, bends, and stoops
• Pushes and pulls heavy objects such as gurneys and patient beds
• Lifts patients, heavy boxes weighing up to 40 pounds, and instrument sets weighing up to 20 pounds
• Lifts surgical supplies above the head when necessary
  
  

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist
• CPR
  
  

Working Conditions

• Works in an air-conditioned environment with a temperature of 65ºF-72ºF and humidity of 45%-55%
• Works in temperatures up to 85ºF-90ºF when assigned to assist with pediatric cases
• Wears hospital-provided scrub attire while on duty
• Works in an environment with the potential for cuts, bruises, muscle strains, and exposure to contagious diseases via blood and body fluids
• Works in an environment with the potential for exposure to anesthetic waste gases, harsh disinfectants, sterilizing agents, high steam pressure, and radiologic factors
  
  

Routine Responsibilities

Behavioral Expectations

• Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations
  
  

Pre-Op, Intra Op and Post Op Duties

• Conducts identification of patient procedure
• Readies patient for surgery
• Prepares room, equipment, and supplies for procedure
• Assists with patient positioning
• Provides scrub services for major and minor surgical cases
• Performs second assisting duties under the supervision of a qualified surgeon
• Provides services for endoscopy procedures
• Transports patients to designated area
• Performs operating room sanitation tasks
• Restocks rooms and supplies
• Accepts other duties as assigned
  
  

Operating Room Materials Services Duties

• Receives, sorts, decontaminates, cleans, and sterilizes surgical items
• Maintains cleaning equipment and sterilizers
• Assembles and wraps instrument trays
• Maintains stock levels
  
  

Technical Subject Matter Expert Duties

• Updates surgeon preference cards
• Inventories and orders specialty instruments & supplies unique to surgical service
• Demonstrates competency to operate all specialty instruments, supplies, and equipment unique to surgical service
  
  

Department Specific Duties

• Performs all tasks in a manner that is cost effective without compromising quality of care
• Participates in the departmental quality improvement (SQM) activities
• Meets hospital continuing education and certification requirements
• Participates in student teaching activities
• Upholds Nursing Services philosophy and objectives
• Contributes to organizational effectiveness
• Participates in opportunities for career growth and development
• Works 8-10 hour shifts as assigned by the Surgical Services Coordinator
• Accepts weekend, evening, and night on-call shifts assigned on a rotating basis
  
  

Day Shift

80 hrs/Bi-Weekly

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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