Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Surgical TechnologistPosition Objective: This position provides direct patient care and functions as a resource person for one or more specialties while demonstrating basic patient care concepts surgical asepsis and basic surgical case preparation.Essential Job Duties:Maintains a safe environment for the patient and the O.R. team by assuring a sterile environment using equipment according to operating room manual.Transports patients and specialty equipment in accordance with safety policy.Provides patient care during the intra-operative phase of the surgery using physician preference cards and organizing and prioritizing care activities based on the patient and/or environmental changes.Functions as a first scrub in the following types of cases (including but not limited to): general/GYN ENT plastics basic/minor ortho/neuro dental/ortho urology/cysto and basic vascular procedures and demonstrates proper care of instrumentation including cleaning and sterilization of surgical equipment.Performs the following surgical skills independently: Opening surgical supplies gowning and gloving all members of the surgical team basic positioning of the patient between case cleaning terminal cleaning of the ORs and surgical suite performs circulating skills and tasks as directed.Educational/Experience Requirements:Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program or its equivalent.Must have completed a minimum of 125 surgical procedures in the role as first scrub.Required License/Certifications:American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLSWorking Conditions Equipment Physical Demands:There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.Physical Demands - The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.Pay Range 25—40 USDLuminis Health Benefits Overview:Medical Dental and Vision InsuranceRetirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)Paid Time OffTuition Assistance BenefitsEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramPaid HolidaysDisability and Life/AD&D for full-time employeesWellness ProgramsEmployee Assistance Programs and moreBenefit offerings based on employment status