Surgical Tech - OR Instrumentation & Sterile-Field Expert

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, AL is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist with preparing the sterile field, draping the patient, and passing instruments to surgeons during procedures.

You will operate various surgical equipment, collaborate with the circulating nurse and team to maintain a sterile environment, and help ensure patient safety through strict infection control and adherence to hospital standards.

Responsibilities

• Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
• Operate various surgical equipment and tools
• Passes sterile instruments to surgeons during procedures.
• Applies medical technology of anatomy and physiology correctly.
• Collaborates with circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Protects healthcare organization value by keeping information confidential
• Prepares and anticipates instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure.
• Sets up individual cases correctly using doctor’s preference cards as a reference utilizing appropriate instruments and prosthetic devices.
• Citizenship responsibilities include:
• Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict
• Cooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the unit
• Completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements
• Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Assists physicians and RN with emergency situations.
• Serves as preceptor for new employees and nursing students
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Handle specimens for laboratory analysis
• Accountable for the disposal of all bio-hazard materials and \"sharps.\"

Job description

USA Health in Mobile, AL is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist with preparing the sterile field, draping the patient, and passing instruments to surgeons during procedures.

You will operate various surgical equipment, collaborate with the circulating nurse and team to maintain a sterile environment, and help ensure patient safety through strict infection control and adherence to hospital standards.