Surgical Technologist: OR Prep & Sterile Field Specialist

FMOL Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to prepare and maintain equipment for surgical procedures and assist in pre-operation activities. This role requires working under supervision with attention to sterile technique and patient safety.

The candidate will transport patients when needed, support the circulating RN, and ensure instruments are properly sterilized and counted. Strong teamwork and readiness for on-call shifts are valued.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Surg Tech.
• Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program (1 year of experience will substitute for this requirement).
• Communication, customer service, computer skills. Knowledge of medical terminology.
• BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Surgical Case Preparation
• Ensure proper equipment, instruments and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas.
• Ensure a well organized sterile setup/field is maintained at all times contributing to smooth operations.
• Anticipate and respond timely with efficiency when performing assignments.
• Follow proper sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field at all times.
• Provide assistance to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation.
• Working knowledge of autoclaves in order to consistently follow the proper sterilization method for selected instruments.
• Follow the proper procedure for counting of instruments, sponges and sharps.
• Instrumentation is checked for accuracy prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure.
• Quality & Patient Safety
• Appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age specific needs is provided within specified guidelines.
• Patients are transported safely and timely.
• Assist in the positioning of patients as needed.
• Ensure recommended AORN guidelines are followed at all times.
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Follow case progress in order to anticipate surgeons needs.
• Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings.
• Provide assistance to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover times.
• Overhead pages are expected to be responded to as soon as possible or less than three (3) minutes.
• Assist with clerical OR desk duties after hours by answering phones or taking messages.
• Daily participation in scheduled procedures and demonstrate competency in multiple service specialties.
• Actively respond to emergency situations and/or trauma procedures in the OR.
• Anticipate being asked to volunteer, when applicable, to stay late and call shifts.
• Serves as preceptor for new team members
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Other duties as assigned are completed.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

FMOL Health in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to prepare and maintain equipment for surgical procedures and assist in pre-operation activities. This role requires working under supervision with attention to sterile technique and patient safety.

The candidate will transport patients when needed, support the circulating RN, and ensure instruments are properly sterilized and counted. Strong teamwork and readiness for on-call shifts are valued.