Senior Surgical Tech — Lead Scrub & OR Efficiency

Eisenhower Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist in the Surgery department for the Evening shift. You will prepare supplies, maintain the sterile field, pass instruments to the surgeon, and help with instrument reprocessing in a 10-hour shift.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program (or five years of related experience in lieu), and BLS with two years of acute-care scrub experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or 5 years of related experience in lieu of training.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist if hired after Jan 1, 2025; BLS.
• Two years of experience as a Surgical Technologist in an acute multi-specialty environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains aseptic technique according to department policies.
• Anticipates surgeon’s needs by reviewing the preference card and procuring supplies prior to case start.
• Prepares supplies, room setup and equipment for cases; maintains instrument table and sterile field.
• Verifies and labels medications and irrigations with the nurse.
• Leads unit-level safety/quality projects and contributes to cost containment.
• Assists with room turnover and instrument counts; acts as a preceptor to new staff.
• May be required to work at alternate sites.

Skills

Communication skills

Scrub for procedures

Take call independently

Aseptic technique

OR emergency knowledge

Critical thinking

Surgical field knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Surgical Technology training program

Five years of experience in lieu of training

Job description

Eisenhower Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist in the Surgery department for the Evening shift. You will prepare supplies, maintain the sterile field, pass instruments to the surgeon, and help with instrument reprocessing in a 10-hour shift.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program (or five years of related experience in lieu), and BLS with two years of acute-care scrub experience.