Surgical Technologist: OR Specialist (Evenings)

Stormont-Vail HealthCare; Topeka (KS); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS seeks a Surgical Technologist to support multiple service lines in the operating room. You will prepare instruments, maintain sterile technique, and anticipate surgeon needs during procedures.

This role requires an Associate's degree from a surgical technologist program or 6 months of OR tech experience; certification preferred. There is a second shift, full-time, with 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program, 6 months surgical tech experience in lieu of education. Required
• 6 months Recent surgical technologist experience in the operating room. Graduation from a Surgical Technologist Program may be used in lieu of experience. Required

Responsabilités

• Checks supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure as per preference card. Anticipates problem areas and adjusts instrumentation to individual patient.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique and promptly reports any compromise.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to patient entry.
• Mixes and labels all medications under the supervision of the RN Circulator.
• Performs appropriate counts with the RN Circulator prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.
• Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs tasks as directed by surgeon during the operation.
• Assists team members to place and position patient on O.R. table.
• Places sterile dressings on patient following surgery.
• Provides timely, accurate and concise reports on all patients to oncoming personnel.
• Fosters positive working relationships with all health care customers.
• Participates actively in clinical education activities, including orientation of new employees.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Professional responsibility

Cost efficiency

Formation

Surgical technologist degree

Description du poste

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS seeks a Surgical Technologist to support multiple service lines in the operating room. You will prepare instruments, maintain sterile technique, and anticipate surgeon needs during procedures.

This role requires an Associate's degree from a surgical technologist program or 6 months of OR tech experience; certification preferred. There is a second shift, full-time, with 40 hours weekly.