Surgical Technologist II - PRN (Ortho)

Mercy; Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy, located at the Orthopedic Hospital in Ozark, Missouri, is recruiting for a PRN Surgical Technologist. Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma or GED; non-certified applicants may be considered with acceptable surgical technology experience.

BLS certification is required; English proficiency is essential. Key responsibilities include assisting the surgical team by managing instruments, communicating with the surgeon and circulator, anticipating needs, and reporting equipment issues.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or GED required; may require proof of education.
• Licensure: Non-certified applicants may be considered with acceptable surgical technology experience.
• Experience: Non-certified applicants may be considered with acceptable surgical technology experience.
• Certifications: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• English: Must understand English both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Listens to physicians and communicates needs to circulator in advance (anticipates).
• Anticipates needs of surgeon by paying attention and responding appropriately.
• Recognizes and reports emergency situations.
• Communicates with physician, confirms correct specimen and disposition to circulator (under the direction of physician).
• Communicates delays or completion before scheduled time to circulator to ensure efficient room utilization or schedule changes.
• Communicates instrument and equipment problems to appropriate team member and identifies repair needs according to policy.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mercy, located at the Orthopedic Hospital in Ozark, Missouri, is recruiting for a PRN Surgical Technologist. Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma or GED; non-certified applicants may be considered with acceptable surgical technology experience.

BLS certification is required; English proficiency is essential. Key responsibilities include assisting the surgical team by managing instruments, communicating with the surgeon and circulator, anticipating needs, and reporting equipment issues.