Surgical Technologist: OR Sterile Field & Team Support

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability options

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) and retirement planning

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Northwest Regional Surgery Center is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team by maintaining sterile fields and assisting in sterile processing. You will ensure sterility, gather supplies, gown and glove surgeons, and help manage specimens under the direction of the circulating nurse.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a surgical technician program or two years of experience, and at least one year of multispecialty

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of an appropriate surgical technician program or previous surgical technician experience of at least two years.
• 1 year of multispecialty surgical scrub tech & sterile processing experience.
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient.
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed.
• Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
• Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
• Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
• Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas.
• Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal Safety.
• Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Attends in-services, conferences, and meetings as required.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees.
• Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.

Skills

Surgical asepsis

Team player

Communication

Education

Surgical technician program

Job description

Northwest Regional Surgery Center is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team by maintaining sterile fields and assisting in sterile processing. You will ensure sterility, gather supplies, gown and glove surgeons, and help manage specimens under the direction of the circulating nurse.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a surgical technician program or two years of experience, and at least one year of multispecialty