Senior Surgical Technician PRN, As Needed

Norton Healthcare; China (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and career growth programs

Employee wellness program

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Norton Healthcare seeks a Sr. Surgical Technician to support the surgical team in the intra-operative period. You will prepare and handle instrumentation and equipment, assist the surgeon during procedures, and ensure care aligns with patients from neonates to geriatrics.

Applicants should have CST/CSA credentials or equivalent, and anticipate rapid problem solving in dynamic operating room settings with emphasis on aseptic technique and medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Three years as a Surgical Technician and CST/CSA certification.
• Diploma OR three years of surgical tech experience OR completion of Surgical Tech Apprentice Program.
• One of: CST, CSA, TS-C, CORST, or CSFA.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon and team during intra-operative period.
• Prepare and handle instrumentation and surgical equipment.
• Provide patient care appropriate to age from neonatal to geriatric.
• Adapt to changing procedures and recognize urgent/emergency needs and respond.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Medical terminology

Metric system

Emergency response

Education

Diploma

Surgical Tech Apprentice Program

Experience-based CST/CSA equivalence

Job description

Responsibilities

The Sr. Surgical Technician assists other members of the health care team in the delivery of patient care during the intra-operative period. The major focus for the position is on preparation and handling of instrumentation and surgical equipment and assisting the surgeon during the surgical procedure. This individual administers care and use of equipment applications based on the age and needs of the patient population served (neonate through geriatric). The Sr. Surgical Technician must be knowledgeable of specific procedures or specialties, effectively prioritize, and effectively plan and problem solve due to the changing nature of the work situation during surgical procedures. This individual must have the ability to recognize the need for immediate response during urgent or emergency situations. The Sr. Surgical Technician must also have basic knowledge of medical terminology, the metric system and aseptic technique, and apply this knowledge in all patient and family interactions.

As an employee, you will have access to a variety of programs to enhance your experience and well-being, including learning and career growth opportunities, an employee wellness program, employee resource groups and volunteer opportunities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Three years as a Surgical Technician and certification as a Surgical Tech (CST) or Surgical Tech Assist (CSA)

• Diploma OR three years of surgical tech experience OR successful completion of a Surgical Tech Apprentice Program

• One of: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C), Certified Operating Room and Surgical Technician (CORST), or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA).

Desired:

• Three years in an operating room setting