Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Cynet Health; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in The Dalles, OR is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to support the operating room team and ensure sterile technique throughout procedures.

You will assist with instrument handling, case setup, and aseptic practices, while also coordinating patient transport and related clerical duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED preferred.
• An accredited surgical technology program is required.
• Associate/Technical Degree or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team in preparation of procedures in the operating room.
• Prepare cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field.
• Retracts and passes instruments, supplies, and medications to surgeons during cases.
• Maintains sterile field and aseptic technique.
• Transports patients and performs clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Scrub technician experience

Operating room experience

Clerical duties

Education

High School/GED

Accredited Surgical Technology Program

Associate/Technical Degree or equivalent

Job description

Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Profession: Surgical Technologist

Specialty: Surgical Technologist

Duration: 20

Shift: 12/14

Hours per Shift: 10 hours, 3 shifts per week

Experience:

High School Education or GED preferredAccredited surgical technology program requiredAssociates/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferredScrub technician experience preferredOperating room experience and/or training course preferred

License:

Surgical Technician certification requiredCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Certifications:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred

Must-Have:

AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS or AHA-CPR or ARC-CPR certification required

Description:Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the operating room.Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field.Retracts and passes instruments, supplies, and medications to surgeons during cases.Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance of supplies.Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to the case.Assembles appropriate supplies and equipment prior to operative procedures.Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned.Sets up operative instrumentation and sterile field for expedient retrieval and utilization.Collects data on assigned surgical cases by unit based on performance standards of care.Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary.Performs housekeeping duties as requested.Transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities.Provides clerical duties.Completes instrument, sponge, needle, and blade counts with the Registered Nurse according to established standards.Sets up and maintains a neat and orderly sterile field, demonstrating careful attention to aseptic technique.Labels solutions according to established standards.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.All team members are responsible for patient transport, room turnover, some sterilization duties, and picking cases.Resources are minimal, requiring self-motivation and teamwork.