Surgical Techician (Full-Time)

Job Title: Surgical Technician (Full-Time) Four 10 hour shifts Responsibilities Receives report and room assignment. Performs surgical hand scrub according to procedure. Prior to the first scheduled procedure of the day, damp dusting horizontal surfaces: includes tables, equipment, overhead spotlights including arms, and other ceiling and wall mounted equipment; and damp dusting with a clean cloth moistened with cleaner/disinfectant or alcohol. Prepares for procedure: Checks case cart. Reads the attending physician's preference card and verifies availability of all needed equipment and supplies, Opens supplies for procedure with assistance from Circulating RN, if available. Scrubs, gowns and gloves according to procedure. Sets up for procedure using back table and mayo as indicated by procedure. Checks functioning and completeness of appropriate equipment, i.e., drills, scopes, etc. Performs initial count with Circulating RN. During the procedure: Assists the team into gowns and gloves. Assists the attending physician in draping of the patient and sterile field. Watches the progress of the procedure; anticipates physician's needs to prevent delay and maintain a safe environment. Keeps the Circulating RN informed on such things as specimens, changes in the procedure, presence of infection, etc. Keeps used instruments free of blood and tissue by wiping with wet sponge (using only sterile water). Ophthalmic instruments may be wiped using BSS. Prepares for and performs closing counts according to procedure. Applies sterile dressing; protects dressing with a sterile towel before cleaning rest of surgical site. Removes any remaining instruments from operative/procedure field. Rolls draping material into waste hamper at foot of procedure table; confines gross contamination to the immediate area. Removes prep solution from patient's skin around incision site. Assists with patient transfer to stretcher/bed. Takes instruments to soiled utility room for processing. Returns unused sterile supplies and equipment and extra furniture to proper storage areas. Opens sterile supplies for next case. Preparation for Next Day Checks the next day's assignment. Assembles equipment and supplies needed for those cases. Handles questions concerning special requests and routine needs. Checks and restocks supply cabinet, drawers, and anesthesia machine in accordance with routine stock supply requirements. Education/Experience/Requirements A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program preferred. Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account with an employer contribution Life Insurance PTO 401(k) retirement plan with a company match And more! Equal Employment Opportunity & Workforce 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Surgery Partners, Inc