Per Diem Surgical Technician: OR Prep & Support

Rippling, Inc.; Grand Blanc (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surgery Center of Health Park is seeking a per diem Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. You will scrub, assist the RN circulator, set up and break down procedures, and ensure supplies and equipment are ready for cases.

Responsibilities include maintaining sterile technique, preparing cases, and aiding in instrument handling, patient positioning, and specimen handling in a fast-paced ASC setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology required.
• BLS certification (as required by individual ASC policy) preferred or required depending on ASC policy.
• One year of current Surgical Tech experience in an OR setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and instruments are ready for use.
• Restock operating rooms as necessary to meet par levels.
• Assist other operating rooms for coverage.
• Knowledge of surgeon preferences, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Prepare cases for the next day.
• May operate sterilizer, lights, suction machine, and other designated equipment.
• Ensure patient, procedure, operative site, positioning and equipment correspond.
• Follow the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Report observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and acts according to policy.
• Perform hand scrub according to policy and procedure.
• Arrange instruments and supplies for surgical procedure.
• Maintain integrity of instruments.
• Ensure proper counting of sponges, instruments, and sharps.
• Assist in gowning of other personnel and draping of patient.
• Pass instruments to surgeon and/or assistant as appropriate.
• Communicate needs to circulators to ensure efficient and uninterrupted progress of procedure.
• Prepare and preserve specimens.
• Verify name, strength, and dosage of medication with circulator; confirms, labels, and places on surgical field.
• Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floor.
• May help transport patients and restock the operating room.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology

BLS certification

Job description

The Surgery Center of Health Park is seeking a per diem Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. You will scrub, assist the RN circulator, set up and break down procedures, and ensure supplies and equipment are ready for cases.

Responsibilities include maintaining sterile technique, preparing cases, and aiding in instrument handling, patient positioning, and specimen handling in a fast-paced ASC setting.