Surgical Technician - Operating Room

ACHE; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Health - UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT is seeking a Surgical Technician II to maintain sterile field and support the operating room team across various surgical specialties. You will work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative nurses to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, current BLS, and graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification (renewed every two years or as required).
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program (civilian, military, or hospital-based).
• Current CST or TS-C certification, or eligibility to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and prepare sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative nurses to ensure safe patient care.
• Assist in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of care and support team members as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Graduate of Surgical Technology program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or TS-C or eligible

Job description

Surgical Technician - Operating RoomUniversity of Vermont Health - UVM Medical CenterBurlington, VT, United States**Description**Job Description Support Every Surgery. Make Every Moment Count. As a Surgical Technician II, you'll create and maintain the sterile field during surgical procedures while serving as an experienced Operating Room Surgical Technologist. Working in a busy hospital operating room, you'll partner with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative nurses to deliver safe, efficient patient care across a wide variety of surgical specialties. Using advanced knowledge of operative procedures, instrumentation, anatomy, and surgeon preferences, you'll anticipate surgeon needs throughout the surgical experience. Working closely with surgeons, nurses, and other perioperative team members, you'll support patients during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of care. You'll also serve as a preceptor, helping to develop and support fellow team members. Education & Certification High school diploma or equivalent required. Current BLS certification (renewed every two years or as required by UVMMC). Graduate of an accredited civilian, military, or hospital-based Surgical Technology program. Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) certification, or eligibility to obtain certification, required. Experience Minimum of two years of successful experience as a Surgical Technologist or Surgical Technician in an operating room required.Job ID: f14adde5-5827675251