Surgical Technician - OR Support (PRN)

Surgery Partners, Inc; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company

And more!

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technician (PRN) in Missouri to assist in the operating room under physician and nurse supervision. You will prepare equipment, set up instruments, maintain sterile conditions, and support the surgical team during procedures.

Requirements include 2+ years of experience, graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program, CPR certification, and, if possible, certification. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match and more.

Qualifications

• 2 years+ experience
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
• Certification preferred
• Must be certified to perform CPR with 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain medical equipment for surgical procedures
• Help before an operation: set up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions
• Follow hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures
• Perform pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body, and medical equipment
• Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment, 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program

Certification preferred

CPR certification

Job description

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technician (PRN) in Missouri to assist in the operating room under physician and nurse supervision. You will prepare equipment, set up instruments, maintain sterile conditions, and support the surgical team during procedures.

Requirements include 2+ years of experience, graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program, CPR certification, and, if possible, certification. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match and more.