Surgical Technologist - Neuro Team | Full-Time | 6:30A Start

Children's Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Nebraska is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to support operating room operations in a pediatric healthcare setting. The role involves preparing the OR, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting surgeons across multiple specialties.

The ideal candidate will have graduate training as a Surgical Technologist and current BLS certification, with CST certification preferred. This position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and high-quality patient care at a leading children's

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or equivalent training.
• BLS certification current at hire.
• Certification as Surgical Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by reviewing case cart and stocking supplies and instruments.
• Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures per physician preferences and procedure.
• Inspects equipment for proper working condition and maintains sterile field.
• Maintains sterile technique and aseptic practices according to AORN guidelines.
• Assists with various surgical cases and passes instruments to the surgeon as needed.
• Performs appropriate counts before incision and before closing.
• Prepares and labels fluids and medications on the sterile field and prepares specimens for analysis.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization and assists in turnover.
• Participates in assigned on call activities.

Skills

Surgical Technologist

Sterile technique

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technologist

Job description

Job Description

Schedule: 40 hours, 6:30am start time

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.

Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview

Performs a variety of preparatory, scrubbing and related duties necessary to provide patient care in the Operating Room specialty service capacity. Assist with surgical cases in all surgical specialties.

Essential Functions

• Prepares the operating room by reviewing case cart and supplying it with supplies and instruments to provide appropriate patient care
  
  
  
  • Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedure according to the physician’s preferences and the procedure
  
  
  • Inspects equipment for proper working condition
  
  
  • Maintain sterile practices when opening packages and preparing for the procedure
  
  
  • Prepare for specialty cases and maintain up-to-date knowledge of advancements and techniques.
  
  
  • Participate in time out/sign out processes
  
  
  
  


• Maintains the sterile field during the procedure.
  
  
  
  • Follow principles of aseptic technique and appropriate operating/procedure room procedures following AORN guidelines.
  
  
  • Scrubs to assist the surgeon in the completion of surgical procedures by demonstrating a working knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment needed for a variety of procedures.
  
  
  • Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and providing sterile items in an efficient manner, as directed by the surgeon Practices sharps safety techniques (safety zone, safe passing)
  
  
  • Performs appropriate counts prior to the operation and before incision is closed
  
  
  • Prepares and labels fluids and medications on the sterile field
  
  
  • Prepares specimens for pathologic analysis
  
  
  
  


• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization
  
  
  
  • Assists operating room team with environmental cleaning and case turnovers
  
  
  • Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays
  
  
  • Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure.
  
  
  • Store and stock supplies as needed
  
  
  • Updates preference cards following each procedure to ensure appropriate supplies are available and communicates to service lead
  
  
  • Assist with OR patient care processes as directed by nursing and anesthesia
  
  
  • Participates in assigned on call activities.
  
  
  
  

Education Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technologist OR applicable surgical technologist course of study Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required and


• Certified Surgical Technologist Current and valid Surgical Technologist certification Upon Hire Preferred and

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