Surgical Technician

Surgical TechnicianThe Surgical Technician functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures. This position will be located in the Operating Room (OR), which performs surgical procedures including general surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic, vascular, podiatry, plastic surgery, orthopedics, urology, neurosurgery, etc. The incumbent duties include but are not limited to:Setup sterile field with all required items for each procedure.Plan and discuss each procedure with surgical professionals.Assure that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure according to the surgeon's preference cards.Maintain a high level of concentration for an extended period of time.Assist the team members in the care of patients.Assist the surgeon by performing such procedures as preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin staples, and cutting sutures.Prepare prosthesis and surgical devices during procedures.Maintain operating room area.Maintain adequate stock of supplies and materials.Recognize potentially hazardous situation and takes corrective action.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm. Will also have times that you must take call, possibly to include weekends and holidays.Position Description/PD#: Surgical Technician/ PD04763ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorizedCritical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approvedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized