Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Certified Surgical TechnicianWe have two operating departments, one with 26 rooms and a level one trauma team. The other is a 7-room unit that serves both inpatient and outpatient cases. Your primary base will be in the 7-room unit, but you may float to other areas when needed. The typical case load in the 7-room unit includes:General surgery cases such as hernias, appendectomies, cholecystectomies, Nissen fundoplications, PEG placements, and GI procedures.Colorectal cases including open and laparoscopic bowel resections, with some robotic procedures.Gynecological procedures involving oncological and benign cases, open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgeries, D&C, hysteroscopy, LEEP, and tubal ligations.Urological procedures such as cystoscopies, stent placements, TURB, TURP, percutaneous procedures, HOLEP procedures, open, laparoscopic, and robotic nephrectomies and cystectomies, along with gender affirmation surgeries.Breast surgery procedures, including biopsies, mastectomies with lymph node dissection, and mastectomies with reconstruction.Ophthalmic surgeries occur three times a month, including plastic surgeries, cataract surgeries, and vitrectomies.Brachytherapy procedures involve assisting with device insertion, primarily conducted by the radiation oncology team.Plastic surgeries are usually associated with breast or gender affirmation procedures.Urogynecological procedures include slings and anterior-posterior repairs.Robotic surgeries are mainly for urological and gynecological cases, with some bariatric procedures as well.Two of the rooms may be designated for robotic procedures. The unit operates Monday through Friday and often finishes by 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. If cases conclude early, staff may float to the main OR to fulfill the day's requirements. The main OR covers all other surgical services. There are obligations for two weekend call shifts per contract, but no other weekend commitments are required.