Operating Room Surgical Technologist - Precision Support

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist in preparing the operating room, maintain sterile technique, and support the surgical team as a second or third assistant under RN supervision. You will check equipment, drape and position patients, assist with specimen prep, and help with post-operative cleanup and restock.

Demonstrated focus on patient safety, infection control and teamwork is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room, provides intraoperative care, and performs assigned support duties during procedures.
• Checks supplies/instrumentation and equipment needs for operative procedure and ensures they are working properly.
• Maintains sterile field and ensures linen, supplies, and instruments are ready for procedures.
• Assists in the preparation, draping and positioning of patients for procedure.
• Participates in the post-operative cleanup of the OR room and restock of surgical area.
• Scrubs and assists circulators under RN supervision, including prepping and draping the operative site.
• Assists surgical team during operative procedures as assigned and directed, following established standards and practices.
• Assists in preparing patient or operative site.
• Maintains and monitors aseptic technique throughout operative procedures.
• Monitors procedure progress, anticipates needs, and fetches supplies to avoid delays.
• Scrubs in as second/third assistant; counts sponges/sharps with RN before incision.
• Prepares sterile dressing and assists with the application of dressing and casts.
• Assists in the preparation of operative specimens for analysis.
• Participation in resuscitation procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge to provide patient care and meet age-specific needs.
• Coordinates activities with staff and communicates surgeon preferences to RN circulator.
• Follows established policies and procedures.
• Maintains department records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes.
• Adheres to policies, compliance and safety practices including infection control and risk management.
• Completes required continuous training and education.
• Maintains department equipment and uses supplies cost-effectively; reports malfunctions.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff and students during patient care training.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job description

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist in preparing the operating room, maintain sterile technique, and support the surgical team as a second or third assistant under RN supervision. You will check equipment, drape and position patients, assist with specimen prep, and help with post-operative cleanup and restock.

Demonstrated focus on patient safety, infection control and teamwork is essential.