Surgical Tech Advanced

Infirmary Health; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Infirmary Health in Daphne, AL is seeking an experienced Surgical Technician to assist in perioperative care. The role involves preparing patient skin, positioning for surgery, and maintaining aseptic techniques throughout procedures.

The candidate should have graduated from an accredited Surgical Technology program with extensive experience and be proficient in instrument handling, documentation, and collaborating with OR staff.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience as Surgical Tech
• Good communications skills
• Record keeping skills sufficient to manage required documentation
• Working knowledge of OR instruments, equipment, and procedures

Responsibilities

• Prepare and care for perioperative patients
• Position patients according to type of surgery
• Maintain aseptic techniques
• Prepare, clean, store, distribute and maintain supplies, equipment and instruments
• Serve as a resource to other department staff

Skills

15+ years experience

Good communications

Record-keeping

OR instruments knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology

Job description

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for perioperative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with Infirmary Health’s standards. Positions patients according to type of surgery. Maintains aseptic techniques. Cleans, prepares, stores, distributes, and maintains various supplies, equipment, and instruments to assure efficiency operation and patient safety in the operating room. Services as a resource to other department staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology


• 15 or more years’ experience working as a Surgical Tech


• Grandfathered into Surgical Tech (911005) prior to 02/12/2017

Good communications skills

Record keeping skills sufficient to manage required documentation

Working knowledge of OR instruments, equipment, and procedures

Licensure, Registration, Certification:

BLS

One of the following:

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)


• For incumbents grandfathered into Surgical Tech (911005) position prior to 02/12/2017, current certification as a Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)