Surgical Technologist - OR

Function as an integral part of the perioperative team as first, second, or assisting Surgical Technician under Registered Nurse supervision Apply asepsis principles to maintain a sterile environment during surgical setup and procedures Provide age-specific care to obstetrical patients according to department policies and procedures Organize and coordinate supplies and equipment Maintain a safe environment and follow hospital safety, legal, and departmental requirements Charge for equipment and supplies Participate in room turnover and setup Maintain and clean equipment and identify items needing repair Perform sterilization and disinfection and document loads Obtain supplies, equipment, and positioning devices and assist with patient positioning Perform sterilization of surgical instrumentation and document per policy Perform scrubbing duties for medical students, residents, and other students Turn over OR rooms and set up for the next patient efficiently Requirements Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology, Certificate of Completion in Surgical Technology, or experience in lieu of education Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days from the American Heart Association (AHA) Ability to independently scrub basic surgical procedures Ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology Basic knowledge of electricity, chemistry, computers, robotics, and lasers Knowledge and practice of patient care concepts and perioperative teamwork Knowledge and application of sterile technique during surgical procedures Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in surgical technology, including the application of sterile techniques, patient care concepts, and effective teamwork in the perioperative environment. Proficient in maintaining a sterile environment, organizing surgical supplies, and performing essential scrubbing duties. Highest-signal resume keywords Surgical Technology Sterile Technique Basic Life Support (BLS) Patient Care Concepts Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Surgical Instrumentation Sterilization Asepsis Principles Surgical Procedure Scrubbing Equipment Maintenance Room Turnover and Setup Soft Skills Problem Solving Teamwork Certifications & Qualifications Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology Certificate of Completion in Surgical Technology Basic Life Support (BLS) Industry Keywords Perioperative Team Obstetrical Patients Medical Terminology Microbiology Pharmacology Tools & Technologies Surgical Equipment Positioning Devices #J-18808-Ljbffr