Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Surgical Technologist

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Hours per Shift: 10.5 hours

Experience: Minimum 0 years

License: Not specified

Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist certification preferred, BLS required

Must-Have: Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required

Description:The Surgical Technologist prepares the operating room, including setting up the sterile field and surgical equipment.This role passes instruments, fluids, and supplies to the surgeon during surgery.The Surgical Technologist prepares and manages surgical equipment, the sterile field, and specimens.Maintaining a clean and sterile surgical environment is essential.The technologist provides the surgeon with appropriate instrumentation and equipment and assists during procedures.Preparation of the operating room for surgery is a key responsibility.Keeping records of steam sterilizer usage is required.Initial instrument, sharps, and sponge counts must be performed with the circulator.Suture carts should be organized, and expiration dates must be monitored.Turning over rooms in between cases is expected.Assisting team members with gowning and gloving is part of the role.The technologist assists with patient positioning pre-operative and transporting patients from cart to bed and back.Adequate supplies for surgery must be stocked.Other duties may be performed as requested.