What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Tech-Surgery General position at Powers Health?
About This Job
We LOVE Surgical Techs!
Are you a surgical technologist looking for a change?
We Want the Best
Are you self-motivated, driven and looking to thrive in a fast-paced operating room? Do you enjoy working with a team full of people who share your goals and want you to succeed? Are you tired of your bland work routine and looking for the kind of excitement only the busiest operating room in the area can provide? Keep reading because you belong at Community Hospital and we’re paying top-dollar for talented Surgical Technologists who LOVE what they do.
What Sets Us Apart?
- Flexible Hours – Is a 9-5 not for you? We accommodate odd hours, weekends and later shifts so you can work to live, not the other way around.
- Competitive Pay – You work hard and we know you deserve to be paid well for your unique skills.
- $6,000-$10,000 Sign-On Bonus - You’re worth it.
*bonus amount based on specialty and experience. (Have >2 years Cardiac or Neuro experience? You are eligible for a higher bonus and additional pay!)
- Tuition Reimbursement – Have you been thinking about going back to school for another certification or degree? With our tuition reimbursement program you can earn while you learn and keep more money in your pocket.
- Day One Benefits – Medical, dental and vision coverage are active on the first of the month after you start. Begin accruing PTO after 90 days of work. Community Hospital employees get discounts on essentials, memberships and more with our PerkSpot program. We even provide FREE health screenings because we care about your wellness. You’ll enjoy these benefits and many more!
You’re never alone. Here at Community Hospital you have an entire team of people who support you. We know how important a positive work environment is so we’re committed to making sure you actually enjoy coming to work. (Shouldn’t every job do that?)
What You Will Do
- Open sterile supplies, prepare the sterile field and set-up instruments.
- Assist the Surgeon by passing instruments, retracting and other tasks.
- Perform surgical counts with circulating nurse.
- Handle intra-operative medications, solutions and specimens.
- Use state-of-the-art supplies and equipment to get the job done.
Our Ideal Candidate
- Cares about people.
- Works well with a team of passionate health care providers.
- Is detail-oriented, organized and has strong analytical skills.
- Follows hospital policies, guidelines and takes clear direction.
- Maintains confidentiality of PHI and other sensitive information.
- Performs well in a fast-paced work environment.
Qualifications
- High School graduation or equivalent.
- Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology training program.
- For graduates after July 1, 2009 – Certified Surgical Technologist Credentials, administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), must be obtained within 12 months after graduation or employment if not certified upon hire.
- Must accumulate 15 hours of AST approved Continuing Education related to Surgical Technology per calendar year (July 1 thru June 30).
- Maintain annual CPR Certification along with other mandatory competencies per hospital/department policy
Travel
Never
