Surgical Tech II: OR Instrumentation Specialist

Confidential; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist in the operating room and procedural environments under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Physician. You will help prepare for procedures, ensure equipment readiness, and maintain aseptic conditions.

The role requires completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program and typically 1 year of experience. Certifications such as NBSTSA or NCCT and BLS are commonly required, with a 90-day start date deadline for certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program.
• One year of experience as a Surgical Technician (preferred).
• Surgical Technician Certification by The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• Surgical Technician Certification by the National Center for Competency Testing
• United States Military or United States Public Health Service Surgical Technology Program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• *Only one of these certifications must be obtained
• Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation for patient procedures; arranges drapes, dressings, instruments, basins, solutions and other items on instruments table and trays for maximum efficiency in handling.
• Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies during surgical procedures.
• Maintains strict aseptic environment. Labels and dispatches solutions, medications per physician order and hospital policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the step-by-step progress of specific procedures displays dexterity in the use of required instrumentation; participates in specimen management by correctly identifying specimen when received from the surgeon and when forwarding specimen to the circulator.
• Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment and supplies for procedures; performs procedural counts if required per policy & utilizes time management skills.
• Attends meetings and in-services as assigned; follows work schedules and demonstrates good attendance; works independently, uses time effectively and completes work by assigned deadlines; performs other duties as needed to ensure optimal customer satisfaction.
• Follows infection control policies, Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) recommendation practices, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, and other regulatory requirements in order to assure a safe work environment for self, coworkers and patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist in the operating room and procedural environments under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Physician. You will help prepare for procedures, ensure equipment readiness, and maintain aseptic conditions.

The role requires completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program and typically 1 year of experience. Certifications such as NBSTSA or NCCT and BLS are commonly required, with a 90-day start date deadline for certification.