What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist position at Banner Health?
Primary City/State:
Casper, Wyoming
Department Name:
Surg-Hosp
Work Shift:
Varied
Job Category:
Clinical Care
$10,000 sign on bonus, $20,000 relocation package
A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.
Wyoming Medical Center seeks to transform the lives of those we serve by fostering the highest level of health and wellness in our community and across our region and state.
Living in Casper you will find that mountain trails, fishing, access to lakes are within minutes from the hospital. Being centrally located in the state also allows you to easily travel through the state to take in all Wyoming as to offer such as, the Big Horn Mountains, Thermopolis Hot Springs, and Yellowstone National Park to name a few. You will find that Casper is a city, yet has a small-town feel, often times coming in contact with patients and families in the community expressing thankfulness for the care you gave!
As a Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room you will learn from some of Banner's best and brightest Surgeons and RNs. Join us in working with other like-minded professionals whose goal is to provide the best care to patients during their procedures in the Operating Room. The ideal candidate for this position has working experience in the role.
This shift work is 4 - 10 hour shifts on a day shift and has a call requirement.
Banner Wyoming Medical Center is located in the heart of Casper Wyoming. As the state's largest inpatient facility, Wyoming Medical Center is known and highly regarded for its cardiac and stroke services. With 249 beds and a level 2 trauma center, Wyoming Medical Center is proud to serve the entire state of Wyoming.
Position Summary
This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.
Core Functions
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and current basic life support certification.
Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency
The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations. The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or two years of operating room experience.
Additional Related Education And/or Experience Preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
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Casper, Wyoming
Department Name:
Surg-Hosp
Work Shift:
Varied
Job Category:
Clinical Care
$10,000 sign on bonus, $20,000 relocation package
A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.
Wyoming Medical Center seeks to transform the lives of those we serve by fostering the highest level of health and wellness in our community and across our region and state.
Living in Casper you will find that mountain trails, fishing, access to lakes are within minutes from the hospital. Being centrally located in the state also allows you to easily travel through the state to take in all Wyoming as to offer such as, the Big Horn Mountains, Thermopolis Hot Springs, and Yellowstone National Park to name a few. You will find that Casper is a city, yet has a small-town feel, often times coming in contact with patients and families in the community expressing thankfulness for the care you gave!
As a Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room you will learn from some of Banner's best and brightest Surgeons and RNs. Join us in working with other like-minded professionals whose goal is to provide the best care to patients during their procedures in the Operating Room. The ideal candidate for this position has working experience in the role.
This shift work is 4 - 10 hour shifts on a day shift and has a call requirement.
Banner Wyoming Medical Center is located in the heart of Casper Wyoming. As the state's largest inpatient facility, Wyoming Medical Center is known and highly regarded for its cardiac and stroke services. With 249 beds and a level 2 trauma center, Wyoming Medical Center is proud to serve the entire state of Wyoming.
Position Summary
This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.
Core Functions
- Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
- Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery.
- Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Participates in counting of sharps, instruments and sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
- Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
- Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
- May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.
- This position follows safety procedures in regards to medication labeling, appropriate handling of specimens, appropriate handling of sharps, time-out procedure, radiation and laser safety, infection control, assembling and disassembling instruments. Participates in emergency call rotation. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, and nursing staff. External customers may include practicing physicians and patient families.
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and current basic life support certification.
Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency
The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations. The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or two years of operating room experience.
Additional Related Education And/or Experience Preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
