Surgical Tech - PRN

Surgery Partners, Inc; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with a company match

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc is seeking a Surgical Technologist in Asheville, North Carolina. In this vital role, you will assist surgical teams, prepare operating rooms, and ensure the safety and efficiency of medical procedures.

The ideal candidate has graduated from an accredited program and holds CPR certification, complemented by the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a dynamic workplace experience.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Knowledge of patient care and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assist in preparing the operating room for surgical operations.
• Transport and position patients for surgery.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical procedures

Patient care

Ability to operate medical equipment

Education

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program

CPR certification

Job description

Job Title

Surgical Technologist

Supervision Received

Physician and/or Registered Nurse

General Summary

Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.

Education / Experience / Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program, technical program or related.
• Must be certified to perform CPR with 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
• Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures.
• Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment.
• Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as adjust and check it to ensure it is working properly.
• Get patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
• Transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical “drapes.”
• Observe patients’ vital signs, check charts, and assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
• Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
• Hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
• Operate sterilizers, lights, or suction machines, and help operate diagnostic equipment.
• After an operation, help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating room.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical / Mental Demands

• Ability to be on your feet for long periods and lift or turn disabled patients.
• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Ability to concentrate for periods of up to four hours.
• Ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to use computer keyboard and to view a computer monitor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the center’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills in the nursing process.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members.

Environmental / Working Conditions

Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Occasional evening and/or weekend work.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match

Equal Employment Opportunity & Workforce Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.