Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Cynet HealthStaff; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a certified Surgical Technologist to support complex procedures in a fast-paced operating room. The ideal candidate will scrub, gown, and glove the surgical team, prepare sterile instruments, and maintain patient safety under the surgeon’s direct supervision.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years of experience, NBSTSA certification, and a certificate or diploma from a trade/technical school.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of surgical tech experience.
• Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required.
• Certificate or Diploma from a Trade or Technical School is required.
• Must-Have: proficient in total joint, sports medicine, general and orthopedic spine procedures.

Responsibilities

• Scrub, gown and glove the surgeon and assistants, passing instruments as needed.
• Maintain the sterile field and highest level of sterile technique throughout procedures.
• Check supplies and equipment; ensure proper function and readiness for operations.
• Assist in draping, instrument counts, and terminal cleaning of the room after cases.
• Assist in training new employees and students in the scrub technologist role.

Skills

Total joint

Sports medicine

General procedures

Orthopedic spine

Education

Certificate or Diploma (Trade/Technical School)

Job description

Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Scrub Technologist

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day Shift

Hours per Shift: 40

Experience: Minimum 3 years

License: Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Certifications: Certificate or Diploma from Trade or Technical School

Must-Have: Proficient in total joint, sports medicine, general and orthopedic spine procedures.

Description:The surgical technologist works under the direct supervision of a surgeon.They facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.The technologist is responsible for ensuring the operating room environment is safe.They ensure the equipment functions properly.They conduct the operative procedure under conditions that maximize patient safety.The technologist handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.They have an understanding of the procedure being performed.They anticipate the needs of the surgeon.Duties include checking supplies and equipment needed for a procedure.They scrub, gown, and glove themselves, the surgeon, and assistants.They perform appropriate counts with the circulator prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.They assist in draping the sterile field.They pass instruments to the surgeon during the procedure.They maintain the highest standard of sterile technique.They assist with terminal cleaning of the room.They clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.They assist in prepping the surgical suite for the next patient.The technologist is also responsible for working with new employees and students.They help train them in the role of the scrub technologist.The scrub technologist is not permitted to function in the circulating nurse role or first assistant role.They are restricted from administering medications and completing patient records.

This role is essential in promoting patient safety and ensuring the smooth operation of surgical procedures.The organization is committed to providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in the community.Core values include compassion, integrity, collaboration, and excellence.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status.