Surgical Technologist Extern PRN

Surgical Tech Extern PRN

The OR Scrub Tech/Surgical Technologist Extern PRN works as a collaborative member of the SPD and Surgical Services team, following established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment, and distribute medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility or health care organization as needed. You will also inventory, receive, and restock materials used for supporting sterile processing services.

You will prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician's preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team. Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas. Assist the OR staff in obtaining the appropriate instruments and equipment for surgical cases as requested. You will be alert to changes in schedule that require instrument set availability and prioritizes processing instrument sets accordingly. Assist the clinical staff as needed to locate required instrumentation or to complete instrument sets. Assist in properly positioning the patient for the procedure in accordance with written protocol. Set up equipment, ensuring proper operation of the equipment with first "trouble shooting" to prevent delays due to malfunctioning. You will work closely with the OR staff to ensure rapid turnover of OR rooms.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology Program (required)
• 1+ year of healthcare experience is preferred
• BLS or BCLS from either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire is required

LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular careincluding the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Centeras well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.

At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Surgical Tech Extern PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.