What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technician WOW, Weekends position at Norton Healthcare?
Responsibilities
At Norton Healthcare, you will find purpose in your work, providing care that makes us the community's top choice for health care. Explore a rewarding career as a Surgical Tech with you in mind.
This is a WOW (Work on Weekends) position. Schedules for WOW employees include working every Saturday & Sunday. Employees in designated WOW positions earn premium pay in addition to their competitive hourly rates and shift differential.
Surgical Tech Responsibilities:
- Prepare and handle surgical instruments and equipment, assisting the surgeon during procedures
- Administer care and use of equipment based on patient age and needs
- Prioritize, plan and problem-solve effectively, adapting to changing situations during surgeries
- Respond promptly to urgent or emergency situations
- Apply knowledge of medical terminology, the metric system and aseptic technique in all patient and family interactions
As an employee, you will enjoy competitive compensation, benefits and access to programs for career growth, wellness, employee resource groups and volunteer opportunities.
To discuss our Surgical Tech opportunities, please apply to this posting or contact us at recruitment@nortonhealthcare.org.
Qualifications
Surgical Tech Required:
- 1-year surgical tech experience OR completion of a surgical tech program (Diploma) OR successful completion of a surgical tech apprentice program
Sr. Surgical Tech Required:
- 3 years surgical tech experience
- Diploma OR successful completion of a Surgical Tech Apprentice Program
- One of: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C), Certified Operating Room and Surgical Technician (CORST), or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
