Surgical Technician

Surgery Partners, Inc; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operating room teams. The role reports to physicians and/or registered nurses and involves prep, instrument handling, sterilization, patient prep, and post-op support.

The ideal candidate will have CPR certification and 1+ year experience in interventional radiology or vascular settings, with strong teamwork and sterile technique skills.

Qualifications

• Must be CPR certified or obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum one year experience in interventional radiology, cardiac cath lab, or vascular preferred.
• Knowledge of over the wire experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Sets up instruments, sterile drapes, and solutions before operations.
• Performs pre-operation skin prep and safety checks.
• Assembles and checks sterile and non-sterile equipment.
• Gets patients ready for surgery and assists in positioning.
• Observes vitals, assists team with gowns and gloves.
• Passes instruments to surgeons and assists as needed.
• Assist in counting sponges, needles, and supplies; dispose of specimens as required.
• Operates sterilizers, lights, suction, and related equipment.
• Transports patients post-operation and restocks OR.

Skills

Nursing process knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Education

CPR Certification (within 90 days)

Experience in interventional radiology / cardiac cath lab / vascular (1+ year)

Job description

No nights, no weekends, no major holidays, and no on‑call!

JOB TITLE:

Surgical Technologist

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Physician and/or Registered Nurse

General Summary Of Duties

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

• Must be certified to perform CPR or obtain certification within 90 days of hire
• Minimum one year experience in interventional radiology, cardiac cath lab, or vascular preferred
• Knowledge of over the wire experience preferred but not required

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.
• 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.

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 the 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force 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.