Certified Surgical Technologist - OR

GlobalPoint HC; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalPoint HC in Bozeman, MT is seeking a Surgical Technologist who serves as scrub person under the surgeon and RN to keep the OR environment safe and the operative procedure efficient. The role requires expertise in surgical technique, anatomy, and the use of tools and technologies to support patient safety during invasive procedures.

You will assure case cart completion, interpret preference cards for instruments and supplies, coordinate instrumentation with OR staff and sterile processing,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Equivalent military surgical technologist program may be acceptable.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) is required for Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of case carts according to preference cards.
• Identify instruments and supplies based on preference cards.
• Coordinate instrumentation with operating room staff and sterile processing.
• Review daily schedule with the charge nurse and sterile processing day coordinator.
• Manage core phone communications and delegate duties while coordinating breaks.
• Serve as a resource for SPD and Surgical Services for required items and instrumentation.
• Coordinate with materials management regarding supply utilization and deployment.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Surgical Technologist program completion

Tools

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Position Summary: The Surgical Technologist functions in the role of scrub person. Works under the supervision of the surgeon and the R.N. to ensure that the O.R. environment is safe, equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Must possess expertise in the theory and application of surgical technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate safe care of the patient during invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program; or equivalent military surgical technologist program American Heart Association BLS Certified Surgical Technologist

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for assuring completion of case carts according to preference cards.
• Recognizes and interprets preference cards for the procuring of instruments and supplies.
• Communicates clearly with operating room staff and sterile processing staff members to coordinate instrumentation throughout the day for scheduled and non-scheduled cases.
• Reviews daily schedule with the charge nurse and the day coordinator of sterile processing identifying possible turnover delays and scheduling issues.
• Assumes responsibility for the core phone and communications inherent with the position, delegates duties accordingly and coordinates breaks and lunches with appropriate individuals.
• Resource for the departments of SPD and Surgical Services for the procurement of necessary items, both supply and instrumentation, for scheduled and non-scheduled surgical procedures.
• Communicates and coordinates with materials management in regards to supply utilization and deployment.

Shift: 10- 12 hour shifts depending on needs

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Surgical Technologist

General Certifications: General Certifications(BLS/BCLS)