Surgical Tech, Surgery OR, F/T, 6:30a-3p, FTE 1

Amberwell Health; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Amberwell Health at Atchison, KS is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the day shift in a full-time role. The position supports the surgical team by preparing and maintaining the sterile field, assisting surgeons, and ensuring patient safety during procedures.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred completion of an accredited Surgical Technician or Medical Assistant program and knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician or Medical Assistant program.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize the sterile field for various surgical procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during procedures.
• Manage specimens, medications on the sterile field, and assist with dressings.
• Set up and maintain a sterile environment and preserve the sterile field during procedures.
• Use proper body mechanics when moving patients, stretchers, and tables to prevent injuries.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing education of OR staff.
• Stock and restock medical supplies; inspect, replace, and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Surgical Technician or Medical Assistant program

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS 66002, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Travel Percentage: Travel Between Amberwell Locations, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Surgical Technologist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Surgical technologists are also known as scrubs, scrub technicians, surgical technicians, and operating room technicians. Surgical technologists are part of the surgical team and work under the supervision of registered nurse and Director of Surgical Care. Surgical technologists assist surgeons during surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon needs to make sure the procedure is executed as smoothly and efficiently as possible. They prepare and organize the sterile field, maintain integrity of the sterile field, and are experts in surgical instruments and sterile equipment used during procedures. Surgical Technologist are responsible for cleaning and sterilizing all surgical instruments and equipment and has a working knowledge of the decontamination to sterilization process in the Central Sterilization Department.

Responsibilities for Surgical Technologist include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and organize the sterile field as required for various surgical procedures
• Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedure
• Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications on the sterile field, and assist with dressings
• Set up a sterile and sanitary environment, and maintain the sterile field for the patient during procedures
• Utilize correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables in order to prevent injury to patient and personnel
• Participate in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basis
• Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies.
• Inspect, replace, and sterilize medical instruments

ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:

Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.

AMBERWELL CULTURE:

Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with wow experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.

Qualifications: JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• Minimum Required Experience: Experience in the healthcare setting with knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology
• Preferred Experience: 12-year experience working as a surgical technologist or similar experience as a practical nurse, medical assistant, or an operating room assistant.

Education:

• Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Education: Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician or Medical Assistant program

Licenses:

• Minimum Required Licenses: N/A
• Preferred Licenses: LPN, or Certified Surgical Technician

Certifications:

• Minimum Required: BLS
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Surgical Technician or Certified Medical Assistant