Job Description

This individual fills the role of surgical technologist in the Operating Room. Surgical Technologist I understands and demonstrates the knowledge of surgical procedures. Assure all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition. Confirms and/or assembles sterile instruments for use correctly. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon. They assist in keeping accurate account of medications, sharps, instruments, and sponges. They are responsible for maintaining and monitoring the sterile field.

Responsibilities

(30%)* Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed. Verifies items on the physician preference card. Accountable for supplies so that accurate patient charges are billed.

(30%)* Demonstrates proper use of equipment, assembling of equipment, disposables as well as cleaning and sterilizing. Assures all equipment, supplies and instruments are assembled correctly and in working condition for the surgical procedure.

(30%)* Maintains the sterile environments. Monitors the sterile field and recognizes breaks in technique.

(10%)* Sets up sterile field with instruments in a timely manner. Keeps accurate account of all medications, sponges, instruments and sharps on the sterile fields per policy.

Requirement description :

• 3+ Years of experience - Required
• Experience with Ortho, Sports Medicine, OB/GYN, Ophthalmic, and Urology - Required
• MUST BE OKAY WITH 32-HOUR GUARANTEE
• Proficient with C-Sections
• Travel Expereince - Highly Preferred
• NBSTSA, BLS (AHA) - Required
• Profile Requirements
• Work History
• Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty
• 2 Supervisory Reference Forms, taken within the last two years
• Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates - 100-mile radius restriction)

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• BLS (AHA)
• NBSTSA

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Weekend Requirements : 1 weekend per 4 week schedule
On Call Requirements : 1 Night call per week and 1 weekend per 4 week schedule

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work, Local area, Night shift, Weekend work,

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