Surgical Technician

Surgical TechnicianStatewide Kansas- Atchison - KSOverviewPosition Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage Travel Between Amberwell Locations Category Surgical TechnologistDescriptionSurgical technologists are also known as scrubs, scrub technicians, surgical technicians, and operating room technicians. Surgical technologists are part of the surgical team and work under the supervision of registered nurse and Director of Surgical Care. Surgical technologists assist surgeons during surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon needs to make sure the procedure is executed as smoothly and efficiently as possible. They prepare and organize the sterile field, maintain integrity of the sterile field, and are experts in surgical instruments and sterile equipment used during procedures. Surgical Technologist are responsible for cleaning and sterilizing all surgical instruments and equipment and has a working knowledge of the decontamination to sterilization process in the Central Sterilization Department.Responsibilities for Surgical Technologist include but are not limited to:Prepare and organize the sterile field as required for various surgical proceduresAnticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedureTake care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications on the sterile field, and assist with dressingsSet up a sterile and sanitary environment, and maintain the sterile field for the patient during proceduresUtilize correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables in order to prevent injury to patient and personnelParticipate in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basisParticipate in stocking and restocking medical supplies.Inspect, replace, and sterilize medical instrumentsABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.AMBERWELL CULTURE:Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with wow experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.QualificationsJOB QUALIFICATIONS:Experience: Minimum Required Experience: Experience in the healthcare setting with knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminologyPreferred Experience: 12-year experience working as a surgical technologist or similar experience as a practical nurse, medical assistant, or an operating room assistant.Education: Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or equivalentPreferred Education: Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician or Medical Assistant programLicenses: Minimum Required Licenses: N/APreferred Licenses: LPN, or Certified Surgical TechnicianCertifications: Minimum Required: BLSPreferred Certifications: Certified Surgical Technician or Certified Medical Assistant