Certified Surgical Technologist

Allied Physicians Surgery Center LLC.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Physicians Surgery Center LLC. is seeking a skilled scrub technician to join the surgical team. You will scrub on diverse cases, assist in patient prep, and maintain a sterile field throughout procedures.

The role involves passing instruments, anticipating surgical needs, and supporting aseptic technique in the operating room. Training follows AORN guidelines and center policies, with emphasis on patient safety and team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for next day’s scheduled procedures by picking cases and ensuring supplies, instruments are ready.
• Demonstrates sterile techniques and aseptic practice within the surgery suite.
• Performs scrub technician and surgeon assistant roles as per AORN guidelines and center policies.
• Anticipates surgeon needs for instruments, sponges, sutures, suction, and electrocautery.
• Passes instruments safely to team members without compromising the operative field.
• Handles sharps per policy to protect staff and patient safety.
• Maintains the operative field, drapes, equipment, and personnel during procedures.
• Assists in observing the patient for intraoperative complications and supports equipment needs.
• Cleans, disinfects, and prepares instruments and supplies for sterilization after procedures.
• Operates processing equipment (ultrasonic cleaner, washer-disinfector, Sterrad, autoclave) per settings.
• Participates in surgery suite turnover and terminal cleaning following center policy.

Skills

Surgical scrub technique

Sterile field maintenance

Team collaboration

Intraoperative support

Tools

Ultrasonic cleaner

Washer-disinfector

Autoclave

Sterrad

Job description

Position Summary/Description

Performs a variety of duties in the Center, as a member of the surgical team. Scrubs on all types of cases performed at the Center, including general, GYN, orthopedic, ENT, plastic surgery, urology, laser and local cases. Assists in preparation for cases by \"picking cases\" and set-up and maintenance of sterile field. May also function as surgeon's second assistant.

Position Summary/Description

Performs a variety of duties in the Center, as a member of the surgical team. Scrubs on all types of cases performed at the Center, including general, GYN, orthopedic, ENT, plastic surgery, urology, laser and local cases. Assists in preparation for cases by \"picking cases\" and set-up and maintenance of sterile field. May also function as surgeon's second assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares for next days scheduled procedures by picking cases, using surgeon's preference cards to assure that all necessary supplies, instruments and equipment are available. Labels cases and prepares a needs list accurately.


• Demonstrates appropriate sterile and aseptic techniques, always in the surgery suite.


• Performs scrub technician and surgery assistant function according to AORN Recommended Practices and Center policies:


• Anticipates needs of the surgeon and other members of the surgical team, such as instrumentation, sponges, sutures, suction and bovie (intra-operatively).


• Passes instruments to members of the surgical team in a safe manner and in such a way as to not divert attention away from the operative field, whenever possible.


• Handles sharps appropriately, per policy, to safeguard self and other members of the surgical team.


• Manages the operative field, including drapes, equipment, instrumentation, and personnel during the procedure and in a manner, which assures maintenance of the sterile field.


• Assists in observing the patient, during the operative procedure, for complications such as hemorrhage and furnishes equipment and supplies to provide for optimum patient outcome.


• Demonstrates care of delicate instrumentation by proper handling and storage of instruments used on assigned cases.


• Assists in disinfecting, cleaning and preparation for sterilization any instruments, equipment, and supplies utilized at Center.


• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to operate equipment used in processing instrumentation, such as an ultrasonic cleaner, washer-disinfector, Sterrad and autoclave, using the appropriate settings.


• Assists in surgery suite maintenance including case preparation, turn-over, and terminal cleaning. Follows AORN Recommended Practices and Center policy.