Surgical Tech: OR Instrument & Sterile Field Expert

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC; Statesboro (GA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC in Statesboro, GA seeks a Surgical Technician who collaborates with surgeons and the perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care during procedures. You will prepare and maintain sterile fields, pass instruments, and ensure proper sterilization while adhering to infection prevention standards and facility policies.

This role requires 0-2 years OR experience after completing Surgical Tech or related program; strong teamwork and attention to

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required.
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required.
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required.

Responsabilités

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring all equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly organized and available by applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Assists the surgical team by anticipating the needs of the surgeon and passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handles surgical instruments according to their instructions for use and ensures proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
• Performs point-of-use cleaning and carefully handles instruments in compliance with infection control and professional standards. Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods to ensure safety and comfort during procedures.
• Maintains and updates physician preference cards, ensuring accurate supplies and instruments are available for procedures.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols.
• Contributes to perioperative team efficiency by restocking supplies, returning equipment to storage, and ensuring operating rooms are ready for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Connaissances

Procedural knowledge

Sterilization techniques

Attention to detail

Teamwork and communication

Instrument handling

Formation

Technical School Surgical Technology or PN program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Description du poste

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC in Statesboro, GA seeks a Surgical Technician who collaborates with surgeons and the perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care during procedures. You will prepare and maintain sterile fields, pass instruments, and ensure proper sterilization while adhering to infection prevention standards and facility policies.

This role requires 0-2 years OR experience after completing Surgical Tech or related program; strong teamwork and attention to