Surgical Technologist

sarahbush; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln seeks a Surgical Technologist to support surgical teams in preparing patients, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting in both emergencies and scheduled cases.

Responsibilities include disinfection, instrument handling, and case turnover while ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols; CST certification is required by date and BLS/CPR within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or higher required.
• Associate's Degree or CST preferred.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains sterile field for operative procedures.
• Applies principles of disinfection and sterilization.
• Assists with case turnover and clean up after procedures.
• Verifies operative procedure with team and surgeon as needed.
• Takes call as scheduled and adheres to safety protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

HS Diploma

Associate's Degree

CST

BLS/CPR within 90 days of hire

Job description

Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologists are responsible for assisting in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients by performing scrub duties. Provides assistance in emergency procedures as well as elective and scheduled cases. Assists in preparation, transportation, and supervision of patients. Maintains education in surgical operating room and related aspects of patient care.

Hours

Full-time/36 hours per week

Required

HS Diploma; Associate's Degree; CST; BLS or CPR within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Applies principles of disinfection and sterilization.
• Assists with clean up and case turnover.
• Assumes accountability for verification of operative procedure being performed.
• CST certification is required of this position as of 6/30/2000.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic aseptic techniques.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient identification.
• Handles, identifies, and delivers all specimens, cultures, implantable devices, and homografts.
• Operates and maintains equipment according to recommended manufacturers instructions and policies and procedures.
• Operates flash sterilizer and Steris sterilizer.
• Participates in the evaluation of the patient care delivery system.
• Scrubs all operative procedures performed.
• Seeks assistance when situation is beyond the ORT/LPN's knowledge and experience.
• Takes call as scheduled.
• Utilizes surgeon preference card and case cart pick list to competently prepare for operative procedures.

Requirements

High School (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, CST-Certified Surgical Technologist - Sarah Bush Lincoln

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range $29.08 - $45.07 Pay based on experience