Surgical Technologist

Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including: Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Disability and Life Insurance options On Site Child Care Educational Reimbursement Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage Location: Kent Campus Hospital Status: Full Time 72 Hours Shift: Variable SALARY RANGE: 26.35 - 39.52 HOURLY General Summary: The surgical technologist in the first scrub role handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she 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. Responsibilities: Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure. Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure. Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon. Sponges or suctions the operative site. Applies electrocautery to clamps or forceps on bleeders. Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon. Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure. Performs additional counts as necessary. Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices. Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room. Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient. Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities. Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience: Education: High School Diploma or GED. Credential(s): Basic Life Support CST within 18 months of hire; Must be eligible to obtain certification through either: Surgical technology program completion. 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Surgical Technology practitioner within the past 5 years or TS-C through NCCT. Experience: Preferred: 1 year of hospital experience. Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience: Education: Certificate Program Associate Degree Surgical Technology Surgical Technology. Credential(s): Association of Surgical Technologists Tech-in-Surgery Certified Surgical Technologist. Experience: #J-18808-Ljbffr