Surgical Tech PRN

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General Summary of Duties

Surgical Technologists, also known as Scrub Technicians or Operating Room (OR) Technicians , assist in surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.

As a member of the operating room team, the Surgical Technologist plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and sterile environment before, during, and after surgical procedures. Operating room teams commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, circulating nurses, and surgical technologists working together to provide exceptional patient care.

Education, Experience & Requirements

Required

• Currently enrolled in and actively completing an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred

• Zero (0) to two (2) years of clinical experience in a healthcare-related field.

Essential Functions

Operating Room Preparation

• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Surgical instruments
• Equipment
• Sterile drapes
• Sterile solutions and supplies
• Perform safety checks on equipment, instruments, and supplies prior to the start of procedures.
• Assemble sterile and non-sterile equipment and verify proper functionality.
• Follow all facility, state, and federal regulations related to patient care and surgical services.
• Assist with positioning patients safely on the procedure table.
• Support the surgical team in ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the procedure.

Intraoperative Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity of the sterile field throughout the surgical case.
• Retract tissue, cut sutures, and perform other delegated functions under the direct supervision of the physician performing the procedure.
• Participate in sponge, needle, instrument, and supply counts according to facility policy and procedure requirements.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and assist efficiently throughout surgical procedures.
• Assist with preparation, labeling, handling, and disposition of surgical specimens.
• Apply dressings as directed.
• Assist with transferring patients safely from the procedure table to a stretcher following procedures.
• Assist with maintenance of physician preference cards.
• Assist with:
  • Instrument decontamination and cleaning
  • Sterilization processes
  • High-level disinfection procedures
  • Quality assurance testing related to sterilization and infection prevention

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain professional communication and teamwork with physicians, nurses, and other staff members.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of sterile technique and aseptic practices.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• And More!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.