Position Title
Seasonal Surgical Technologist
Position Code
SurgTechSeas-6102
Department
Surgery Department
Safety Sensitive
Yes
Reports to
Surgery Department Director
Exempt Status
No
Compensation
Hourly rate: $45.00 ($43.00 for non‑certified), full‑time hours, and a monthly living expense stipend of $750–$1,500 (taxable). Requires a call commitment.
Position Purpose
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.
Key Responsibilities
- Works under the direction of the physician, coordinator, and first assistant; prepares instrumentation and supplies for cases, retracts tissue, passes instrumentation to the surgical team, and monitors the sterile field to ensure sterile integrity.
- Demonstrates understanding of various procedures and refers to preference cards.
- Initiates case pull for upcoming day and identifies the structure and function of body parts, recognizing common disorders.
- Communicates effectively with team members and surgeons to prepare each case according to individual physician preference.
- Formulates and prepares instrumentation and equipment for the case.
- Provides care in accordance with AST Standards and KHI policies through clear communication and ethical actions.
- Acts as a patient advocate, maintains confidentiality, delivers care in a non‑judgmental, non‑discriminatory manner, and supports patients and families with effective communication.
- Practices positive team‑building activities and interactions, demonstrates initiative, and is productive and efficient in use of time.
- Identifies emergency situations and uses sound judgment to institute established procedures calmly and efficiently.
- Applies the principles of asepsis knowledgeably to provide optimum patient care.
- Inquires into new surgical procedures and subjects related to the operating room.
- Anticipates surgeon needs to expedite procedures, minimizing patient trauma.
- Differentiates sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments.
- Displays dexterity in use of surgical instruments and knowledge of step‑by‑step procedures.
- Understands the use of anesthetic agents to care for the patient intelligently.
- Recognizes common disorders of the body.
Education
- The tech acquires and maintains current knowledge in surgical technology.
- Provides documentation for in‑service attendance required by the nursing division.
- Keeps abreast of unit happenings by attending staff meetings or initialing meeting minutes.
- Completes the annual mandatory hospital program update.
Education & Certification Qualifications
- Graduate of a school of Surgical Technology or equivalent training.
- BLS through the American Heart Association.
- Certified Surgical Technologist.
Preferences
Not specified.
Special Position Requirements – Exposure Categories
- Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues; subject to burns and cuts.
Work Requirements
- Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
- Able to lift 50–75 pounds, combined lift of 150 pounds.
- Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
- Must be able to stand for an extended period of time.