Surgical Technologist — On-Site OR Instrumentation Pro

Mymlc; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic Life Care in Saint Joseph, MO, on-site, seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist the operating room team by passing instruments, assisting the surgeon, and helping prepare the OR for procedures.

Requires a high school diploma and completion of an approved surgical technologist program (preferred), plus six months of OR experience and clinical rotations (required). BLS is required; CST is preferred. Willingness to travel between facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma is required.
• Completion of an approved surgical technologist education program (preferred).
• Six months operating room procedural experience (Required).
• Applicable OR clinical rotation experience (Required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and passes instruments to the surgeon, assists with retractors during procedures.
• Assists in preparing the operating room and obtaining needed equipment and supplies.
• Maintains asepsis and infection control practices.
• Completes sponge, needle and instrument counts as per policy.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and references physician preference cards during operations.
• Handles and cares for surgical specimens per policy.
• Preps and positions patient, drapes, and assists with transfer to the OR.
• Contributes to peer and student education and ongoing clinical development.
• Takes stand-by call to ensure 24/7 OR coverage (not required for Albany).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

HS Diploma

Approved Surgical Technologist education program

Job description

Mosaic Life Care in Saint Joseph, MO, on-site, seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist the operating room team by passing instruments, assisting the surgeon, and helping prepare the OR for procedures.

Requires a high school diploma and completion of an approved surgical technologist program (preferred), plus six months of OR experience and clinical rotations (required). BLS is required; CST is preferred. Willingness to travel between facilities as needed.