Surgical Tech – OR Prep, Sterilization & Support

Newport Hospital and Health Services; Newport Township (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Life and Disability Insurance

AFLAC

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Newport Hospital & Health Services in Newport, WA is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons during operative and invasive procedures and maintain a sterile operating room.

You will prepare rooms, decontaminate and sterilize instruments, monitor instrument levels, and participate in performance improvement activities. Call duties are included; BCLS certification and CST/Registered Surgical Technician credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program.
• Current BCLS Certification. Call is required for this position with 30-minute response time.
• Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) by NBSTSA, or Registered Surgical Technician.
• Minimum of one year of work experience in the operating room/sterile processing (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeon during operative and invasive procedures.
• Prepares room with anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes surgical instruments; decontamination duties.
• Monitors instrument counts and addresses discrepancies; maintains asepsis.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and staff meetings.
• Takes call as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology program graduate

Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) or Registered Surgical Technician

Current BCLS Certification

1 year OR/sterile processing experience (preferred)

Job description

Newport Hospital & Health Services in Newport, WA is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons during operative and invasive procedures and maintain a sterile operating room.

You will prepare rooms, decontaminate and sterilize instruments, monitor instrument levels, and participate in performance improvement activities. Call duties are included; BCLS certification and CST/Registered Surgical Technician credentials are required.