Surgical Tech - OR Prep & Instrument Specialist

WhidbeyHealth Medical Center; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental Options

Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance

Voluntary Life

Voluntary LTD

Job summary

WhidbeyHealth Medical Center seeks a dedicated Surgical Tech to assist the surgeon during operative and invasive procedures and to adequately prepare the operating suite for procedures.

You will monitor PAR levels of all instruments and supplies, clean and sterilize instruments, perform room turnover and instrument decontamination, stock supplies, and support the Surgical Services Department which includes General Surgery, Endoscopies, Orthopedics, Urology, OB-GYN and Ophthalmology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ prior experience in either inpatient or outpatient settings preferred.
• Washington State DOH Surgical Technologist registration required.
• American Heart Association BLS required.
• Current CST preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Operating Room and field, selects instruments and packs for appropriate cases per surgeon preferences.
• Assists with surgical procedures under direction of circulating nurse and/or practitioner, passing instruments, sponge counts, and maintaining sterile field.
• Performs room turnover, decontamination of instruments, stocking, and other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

WhidbeyHealth Medical Center seeks a dedicated Surgical Tech to assist the surgeon during operative and invasive procedures and to adequately prepare the operating suite for procedures.

You will monitor PAR levels of all instruments and supplies, clean and sterilize instruments, perform room turnover and instrument decontamination, stock supplies, and support the Surgical Services Department which includes General Surgery, Endoscopies, Orthopedics, Urology, OB-GYN and Ophthalmology.