Surgical Technician

Reid Physician Associates, Inc.; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technician to support the Family Birthing Center. In this pivotal role, you will assist in preparing the operating room, ensuring sterile conditions, and providing crucial support during surgical procedures. Your expertise will help create a safe and efficient environment for both patients and surgical teams. With a focus on teamwork and patient care, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families. Join a workplace recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, where your contributions are valued and appreciated.

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Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology training program or equivalent experience.
• Experience as a Surgical Tech in OB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN circulator and physicians in the Family Birthing Center Operating Room.
• Prepare and organize sterile supplies and instruments for surgical procedures.
• Maintain a sterile surgical field and assist during operations.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Sterile Technique

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Basic Life Support

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology Program

Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

Tools

Electrosurgery Units

Laparoscopic Equipment

Job description

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Find your WHY at Reid Health

The primary focus of this position is providing assistance to the RN circulator and physicians in the Family Birthing Center Operating Room. Responsibilities include preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the surgical procedures, developing and maintaining a sterile surgical field as a member of the surgical team.

Overview Of Responsibilities

• Provide regular and dependable attendance.
• Instrumental in achieving targeted benchmarks for on time starts and room turnovers.
• Pre op duties include but are not limited to:
• Performs shave preps as necessary.
• Performs skin bath in preoperative holding area.
• Performs antibacterial skin preparation.
• Assists in selecting of supplies and equipment for procedure.
• Assists with completion of patient charges.
• Assist in preparation of OR suite and OR table.
• Checks supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.
• Opens sterile packages using sterile technique.
• Assists as needed with intravenous fluid set ups, anesthesia equipment, monitors and supplies for procedures.
• Intra op duties:
• Assists in placing and positioning of the patient on the OR table.
• Holds extremities during the operative skin preparation if necessary using aseptic or sterile technique as indicated.
• Performs the operative skin scrub preparation.
• Assists with urinary catheterization of patients during surgical procedure upon order of physician.
• Prepares and operates the electro surgery units, laparoscopic equipment/instrumentation if needed and other equipment/instrumentation used during the operative case.
• Assists the surgeon with application of wound dressings.
• Performs scrub activities utilizing accepted aseptic principles and following established hospital and surgical services department policies and procedures.
• Follows strict sterile technique when establishing the sterile field and maintains its sterility throughout the procedure.
• Performs accurate needle, sponge, sharp, small supplies and instruments counts according to accepted policy/procedure.
• Holds, manipulates and retracts tissue with instruments to assist surgeon during procedure, including cutting of suture; anticipating needs of surgeon specific to procedure.
• Assists other team members upon completion of the procedure to transfer the patient onto the surgical cart or bed for transportation to P.A.C.U. or the specialized nursing units.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination area.
• Assists with post procedure cleaning of the operative and preparation of room subsequent patients.
• Responsible for stocking supplies in operative suite, labor rooms, treatment room and postpartum rooms.
• Additional responsibilities as delegated by RN including patient vital signs, ADLs, etc.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

Education/Experience

Education Required: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology training program or equivalent experience.

Education Preferred: Certified Surgical Tech (CST) preferred.

Experience Required: Experience as a Surgical Tech in OB preferred.

Licensure:
Certifications: Basic Life Support required.

Schedule Details

Night shift. 36 hours weekly. 6:00p-6:00a.

What We Offer
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EEO Statement: Reid Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.