SURGICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFIED/LPN

Salina-Regional-Health-Center; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Salina-Regional-Health-Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to provide nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes assembling supplies, setting up the sterile field, and passing instruments to the surgeon.

Applicants should have a surgical technologist program or be a graduate of an accredited practical nursing program. The position is full-time with night shifts from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with some holiday call required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a surgical technologist program or graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.
• On-the-job training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assemble supplies and equipment before and during procedures.
• Set up sterile field and assist with draping.
• Hand sterile supplies and instruments to surgeon and assistant.
• Maintain sterile technique throughout procedure.
• Take assigned on-call shifts.

Skills

Sterile technique

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical technologist program

Practical nursing program (accredited)

Job description

Provides nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Assembles needed supplies/equipment before and during the surgical procedure while maintaining standards of care established for the patient scheduled for a surgical procedure. The surgical technician sets up the sterile field, assists with draping the patient, anticipates the surgeon's needs and hands sterile supplies and instruments to the surgeon and his/her assistant. Skillfully practices sterile technique. Takes assigned call.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

High school or equivalent

Completion surgical technologist program, OR graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.

On-the-job training

Required Registration/License/Certification

Current Kansas LPN license OR Surgical Technologist Certification

BLS certification to be obtained within 90 days of employment

Schedule-Shift-Hours Full Time - Night Shift - Monday-Thursday 2100-0700. Some Holiday call required.