Surgical Technologist

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Surgical Tech to support the safe and efficient operation of the surgical suite. You will prepare sterile fields, pass instruments, and assist the team during procedures, reporting to the Director of Surgery/OR.

The candidate should have a high school diploma (preferred) and BLS certification, with at least six months of experience from another facility. This non-exempt, on-site role requires the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision within

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Minimum work experience: at least 6 months on the job from another facility.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery and continually accounts for instruments and supplies.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
Reports to: Director Surgery/OR
FLSA: Non-exempt
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred
License: N/A
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
Minimum work Experience
Need to have at least 6 months on the job from another facility
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions
Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.
Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
Non-Essential Functions
1. Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
2. Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
3. Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
4. Perform other duties as assigned.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.