Senior OR Surgical Technologist & Preceptor

100 Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a Lead Surgical Technologist to manage instruments, supplies, and equipment before, during, and after procedures. You will instruct new hires and uphold quality patient care throughout operative procedures in collaboration with the Clinical Educator and Charge Nurses.

The role requires a structured OR program diploma or equivalent, 2 years of surgical tech experience, and (preferred) CST-AST certification. Day shifts, on-site, 40 hours per week, non-exempt.

Qualifications

• 2 years Surgical technologist experience.
• Graduate of structured operating room program required or comparable education with documentation.
• Certified Surgical Technologist - AST Preferred

Responsibilities

• Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs tasks as directed by surgeon during the operation.
• Wound closure is specific to Certified First Assistant (CFA) duties and is referenced to the Certified First Assistant (CFA) job description.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique and promptly reports any compromise.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to patient entry.
• Places sterile dressings on patient following surgery.
• Assists team members to place and position patient on O.R. table.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Performs appropriate counts with the RN Circulator prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.
• Checks supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedures.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for transport to decontamination.
• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves.
• Mixes and labels all medications under the supervision of the RN Circulator.
• Helps in draping the sterile field.
• Attends to proper care and handling of specimens while they are on the sterile field.
• Provide timely, accurate and concise reports on all patients to oncoming personnel.
• Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room.
• Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
• Troubleshoot orientation issues between preceptors, orientees, and physicians.
• Works with Surgical Tech Supervisor to make daily assignments.
• Provides guidance and works with Sterile Processing Techs and Instrument tech for accurate sets and instrument check sheets
• Communicates with board runner and surgical tech supervisor about case status.
• Precept new scrubs as assigned.

Education

Structured operating room program graduate or equivalent

Job description

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a Lead Surgical Technologist to manage instruments, supplies, and equipment before, during, and after procedures. You will instruct new hires and uphold quality patient care throughout operative procedures in collaboration with the Clinical Educator and Charge Nurses.

The role requires a structured OR program diploma or equivalent, 2 years of surgical tech experience, and (preferred) CST-AST certification. Day shifts, on-site, 40 hours per week, non-exempt.