Surgical Technologist - OR - Part-Time - Days

OakBend Medical Center; Richmond, Pueblo (VA, CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Surgical Technologist, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring successful surgical procedures. This position requires a keen understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and surgical instrumentation. You'll be responsible for maintaining a sterile environment and anticipating the needs of the surgical team. An established medical center offers a supportive atmosphere for growth and development, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about patient care and surgical excellence. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the operating room, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; accredited program completion preferred.
• Must be certified by NBSTSA or NCCT; CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates surgical procedures by preparing sterile instruments and supplies.
• Maintains sterile field and responds to surgical team needs.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Communication Skills

Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge

Hand-eye Coordination

Infection Control/Aseptic Technique

Knowledge of Surgical Instrumentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Surgical Technologist Program

Tools

Surgical Instruments

Endoscopy Equipment

Electrocautery Equipment

Autoclave

Liquid Sterilizers

Washer Decontaminators

Job description

Responsibilities

The Surgical Technologist facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High School diploma or GED required; relevant experience in lieu of High School Diploma/GED education will be considered. Completion of an accredited educational program for Surgical Technologist.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

Previous experience preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Must be certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); NCCT is acceptable or meet the grandfather clause. A surgical technologist who was employed before Sept 1, 2009, may remain employed as a surgical technologist without meeting the certification requirement.

Certified in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of medical terminology. Good communication skills. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Good hand-eye coordination and basic infection control/aseptic technique. Knowledge of instrumentation equipment used in surgical procedures. Ability to use equipment reference manuals and resources for consultation (perioperative suite in total, positioning equipment, tourniquets, endoscopy equipment, instrumentation, electrocautery equipment, autoclave, liquid sterilizers, washer decontaminators). Should possess the ability to understand and react effectively to unique needs and care for all patient populations.