Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgery

Phelps Health; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is a community hospital system seeking a Surgical Technologist to collaborate with anesthesia, surgeons, and staff to support patient care before, during, and after surgery.

You will set up cases with instrument sets, maintain sterile technique, and assist with monitoring devices under surgeon guidance. Certification and program completion are required; prior nursing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of Surgical Technologist program is required.
• Current Surgical Technologist Certification is required.
• Experience as a Surgical Technologist or Surgical Nurse is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up cases correctly using doctor's preference cards and instruments.
• Applies medical knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Maintains aseptic techniques and anticipates surgical team needs.
• Operates sterilizers according to hospital procedures.
• Monitors implantable devices and ensures proper function.
• Checks equipment for proper functioning prior to procedures.
• Keeps work space clean and organized and manages time effectively.
• Performs delegated tasks under the surgeon's supervision.

Skills

Sterile technique

Dexterity

Time management

Education

Completion of Surgical Technologist program

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterilizers

Job description

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.

No matter where you start with us, we're committed to taking our team to the top. If you're ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

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General Summary

• The Surgical Technologist is a professional caregiver who works with Anesthesia, surgeons, and other surgical personnel in patient care before, during and after surgery. The Certified Technologist uses sterile technique and technical equipment to assist the surgeon to perform surgical procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up individual cases correctly using doctor's preference cards as a reference utilizing appropriate instruments and prosthetic devices.
• Applies medical technology of anatomy and physiology correctly.
• Employs proper aseptic techniques, demonstrates dexterity, and anticipates surgical team needs.
• Operates sterilizers according to instruction or policy following hospital procedures.
• Monitors implantable devices by sterile technique and proper function.
• Checks equipment for proper functioning prior to procedure.
• Uses and cares for equipment, tables, cautery units and specialty equipment appropriately.
• Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, stays focused under pressure, and meets attendance/punctuality requirements. Keeps information organized and accessible, maintains clean/functional work space, works systematically/efficiently, and manages time well.
• Performs delegated tasks as directed to maintain quality and enhance patient safety under the direct supervision of the participating surgeon.

Education

• Completion of Surgical Technologist program required.

Work Experience

• Experience as a Surgical Technologist or Surgical Nurse desired but not required.

Certification/License

• Current Surgical Technologist Certification. American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities and nearly constant walking required. Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to infectious disease and hostile persons at times. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and other body fluids. Minimal physical discomfort.

At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself!