Certified Surgical Technician (PRN)

HUMBLE VASCULAR SURGICAL CENTER INC; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company

And more!

Job summary

Humble Vascular Surgical Center Inc is seeking a Surgical Technician (PRN) to support operating room teams under physician and RN supervision. The role involves preparing and maintaining equipment, setting up instruments, and assisting during pre- and post-operative phases in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Required are 2+ years of surgical tech experience and graduation from an accredited program, with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of surgical tech experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Must be CPR certified; related field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Set up instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and solutions before operation.
• Tend to patient during pre-operation procedures and assist surgical team.
• Prepare patient's skin and medical equipment for surgery.
• Transport patients to the operating room and assist with positioning.
• Pass instruments, assist with gowns/gloves, and help count supplies.
• Operate sterilizers, lights, suction, and related diagnostic equipment.
• Care for specimens and assist post-op recovery and room restocking.

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

JOB TITLE: Surgical Technician (PRN)

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. Additionally, assisting the Materials manager with ordering supplies, completing charges and computer entry.

Education/Experience/Requirements

• 2 years+ experience
• Certification preferred
• 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

• Prepare and maintain medical equipment for surgical procedures
• Help before an operation: set up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions
• Follow hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures
• Perform pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body, and medical equipment
• Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment, 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

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

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

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.