Certified Surgical Technician - Surgery - Bonus Available

CAMERON HEALTH; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $40,000 Sign-On Bonus

Shift Differential

Weekend Differential

Job summary

CAMERON HEALTH in Angola, IN is seeking a full-time Certified Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons during operative and invasive procedures. The candidate will ensure the operating suite is prepared and maintain a sterile environment.

Requirements include an Associates Degree from an accredited surgical technologist program, current CPR certification, and a minimum of 12-week clinical rotation experience. This position offers competitive pay and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimal of 12-week clinical rotation experience required.
• Currently certified as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeon during operative and invasive procedures.
• Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure.
• Maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table.

Skills

Knowledge of sterile technique

Knowledge of operating room procedures

Willing to learn usage of new equipment and techniques

Education

Completion of accredited surgical technologist program (Associates Degree)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Angola, IN 46703, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Day

DEPARTMENT: Surgery

JOB TITLE: Certified Surgical Technologist

SHIFT: FTE 0.8 (64 hours bi-weekly), 1st Shift, Required to take call (including Weekends)

BENEFITS: Benefit Eligible

COMPETITIVE PAY

• Up to $40,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Shift Differential
• Weekend Differential

JOB SUMMARY

Assists surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Exemplifies good customer service.
• Demonstrates knowledge of perioperative factors that might alter the perioperative phase.
• Ensures sterile and aseptic technique when opening supplies, setting up for procedures, and maintains throughout procedure.
• Proficient at cleaning of operating room before and between cases.
• Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, needles) and follows proper procedure in the event of incorrect count according to policy.
• Proficient at setting up the sterile field with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medication/solutions needed for the procedure, as well as passing of those instruments and supplies during the procedure.
• Maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table for the purpose of efficiency and safety.
• Performs all aspects of patient care, within scope of practice, in an environment that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors for patients and staff.
• Reports any breach in sterility to surgeon and circulating RN per policy.
• Follows written procedure for steam sterilization, understanding of chemical and biological monitoring.
• Completes annual education and regulatory requirements, including state and federal regulation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Minimal of 12-week clinical rotation experience required
• Skills/Competencies: Knowledge of sterile technique; Knowledge of operating room procedures; Willing to learn usage of new equipment and techniques
• Education: Completion of accredited surgical technologist program (Associates Degree)
• Certifications: Currently certified as a Certified Surgical Technologist; Current CPR certification