Surgical Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Secure and prepare all supplies required for surgical intervention
• Ensure the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in OR
• Perform surgical counts according to center policies and procedures
• Prepare patient skin for surgical treatment
• Help monitor patients during surgery
• Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase
• Perform surgical functions to assist surgeon during surgical procedure
• Collect and label specimens taken during surgical procedure
• Follow all federal, state and departmental safety procedures
• Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures
• Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists
• Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure
• Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation
• Prepare, care for, and dispose of tissue specimens
• Wash and sterilize equipment, using proper products and sterilizing techniques per manufacturers guidelines
• Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs
• Operate, assemble, adjust, or monitor sterilizers, lights, suction machines, or diagnostic equipment to ensure proper operation
• Disinfect all the equipment and tools used after the surgery
• Assist with Cleaning and turnover of the operating room after the procedure

Key Competencies

• Observant: Effectively observe the procedure and notice relevant details.
• Proactive: Anticipate needs of the surgical staff and patient.
• Reactive: Provide accurate and timely assistance to match the urgency and necessity of the situation.
• Problem Sensitivity: Able to tell when something needs to be corrected.
• Steadiness: Able to keep your hand and arm steady when needed.

Qualifications

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• 2 years’ experience preferred
• BLS certification
• Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique

Employees who work 30 hours per week are eligible for the following benefits:

• Insurance – Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• Holidays – 8 paid holidays per year
• PTO – Accrued at a rate of 0.076924 hours per hour worked (4 weeks/160 hours per year for full-time accrual)
• 401(k) – Eligible immediately upon hire. Company match of 100% on the first 3% of an employee’s contributions

Pay Rate: 

$36- $65