Surgical Technologist - Surgery Main OR - FT - Evening

Stormont-Vail-Health-; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the evening shift to manage instruments, supplies, and equipment before, during, and after surgeries. The role requires vigilance to maintain a sterile field and support multiple service lines across cardiovascular, neurosurgery, general surgery, robotics, and more.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology with at least 6 months of OR experience or completion of a Surgical Technologist Program in lieu of

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; 6 months surgical tech experience may substitute education.
• 6 months recent surgical technologist OR experience required.
• Graduation from Surgical Technologist Program may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Check supplies and equipment per the preference card.
• Maintain sterile technique and report any breach.
• Set up sterile table with instruments, supplies, and equipment before patient entry.
• Assist surgeon by handing instruments and assisting with sutures as directed.
• Position patient on OR table and apply sterile dressings post-procedure.
• Provide timely reports on patient status to oncoming personnel.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-responsibility

Cost efficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

Tools

Sterile technique

Job description

Position Status:Full timeShift:Second Shift (Evenings - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)Hours per week:40Job InformationExemption Status: Non-ExemptA Brief OverviewThe Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment before, during, and after the surgical procedure. This position has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. This position has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. There are multiple service lines the surgical technologist will scrub to include cardiovascular, neurosurgery, general surgery, robotics, orthopedics trauma, sports medicine, total joints, plastics, urology, gynecology, ENT, ophthalmology and podiatry.Education QualificationsAssociate's Degree Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program, 6 months surgical tech experience in lieu of education. RequiredExperience Qualifications6 months Recent surgical technologist experience in the operating room. Graduation from a Surgical Technologist Program may be used in lieu of experience. RequiredSkills and AbilitiesFosters positive working relationships with all health care customers. (Required proficiency)Demonstrates awareness of self-responsibility for own practice. (Required proficiency)Demonstrates cost effectiveness in use of supplies and equipment. (Required proficiency)Licenses and CertificationsCertified Surgical Technologist - AST Preferred orCertified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA PreferredWhat you will doChecks 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. Wound closure is specific to Certified First Assistant (CFA) duties and is referenced to the Certified First Assistant (CFA) job description.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.Uses PreKlenz and prepares instruments for transport to decontamination.Fosters positive working relationships with all health care customers.Participates actively in clinical education activities, including orientation of new employees.Helps with inner core duties.Writes name on white boards in the room to identify as inner core help.Re-stocks room supplies.Follows all department and hospital policies and procedures.Required for All JobsComplies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail HealthPerforms other duties as assignedPatient Facing OptionsPosition is Patient FacingRemote Work GuidelinesWorkspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work CapabilityOn-Site; No RemoteScopeNo Supervisory ResponsibilityNo Budget Responsibility No Budget ResponsibilityPhysical DemandsBalancing: Occasionally 1-3 HoursCarrying: Frequently 3-5 HoursClimbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hourClimbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hourCrawling: Rarely less than 1 hourCrouching: Rarely less than 1 hourDriving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hourDriving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hourEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 HoursFeeling: Occasionally 1-3 HoursGrasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 HoursGrasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 HoursHandling: Occasionally 1-3 HoursHearing: Occasionally 1-3 HoursKneeling: Occasionally 1-3 HoursLifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 100 lbsOperate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 HoursPulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsPushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsReaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsReaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsRepetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 HoursSitting: Rarely less than 1 hourStanding: Frequently 3-5 HoursStooping: Occasionally 1-3 HoursTalking: Occasionally 1-3 HoursWalking: Occasionally 1-3 HoursPhysical Demand Comments:May assist with lifting patients.Working ConditionsBurn: Rarely less than 1 hourChemical: Rarely less than 1 hourCombative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 HoursDusts: Rarely less than 1 hourElectrical: Rarely less than 1 hourExplosive: Rarely less than 1 hourExtreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hourInfectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 HoursMechanical: Rarely less than 1 hourNeedle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 HoursNoise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hourOther Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hourPoor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hourRadiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hourRisk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 HoursRisk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hourHazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hourVibration: Rarely less than 1 hourWet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hourStormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.