Certified Surgical Technologist - Part Time

Performs duties in the scrub role as assigned. Completely prepares sterile field in a timely manner; maintains the sterile field and boundaries prior to and during procedure. Complies with departmental policy and procedures regarding specimens, counts, and disposition of contaminated instruments. Assists the physician by sponging, suctioning, retracting, and cutting suture as required and instructed by the physician. Maintains on-call availability. Assists in emergency situations as assigned. Participates in the surgical Time Out.

Responsibilities

Performs duties in the scrub role as assigned; Completely prepares sterile field in a timely manner and maintains the sterile field and boundaries prior to and during procedure; Complies with departmental policy and procedures regarding specimens, counts, and disposition of contaminated instruments; Assists the physician by sponging, suctioning, retracting, and cutting suture as required and instructed by the physician; Acts as preceptor, sharing knowledge in a supportive/educational manner; Maintains on-call availability; Assists in emergency situations as assigned; Maintains a safe work environment according to regulatory agency standards; Anticipates the needs of the physician; Participates in the surgical Time Out; Verifies instrument/supply/equipment availability and readiness per physician preference card; Assists with clean up and turnover upon completion of case; Ensures proper instrument and equipment function; Maintains patient confidentiality; Promotes a culture of patient safety; Acts as patient advocate; Maintains current competencies

Requirements

Graduate of surgical technologist program OR 2 years of surgical scrub experience; CPR certified; Certified Surgical Technologist certification will be obtained by the employee by sitting for the certification exam within 3 months of employment; Must be willing to work with exposures to body fluids, waste and chemicals, radiation, hazardous materials, anesthesia gases and life threatening diseases; On-call availability (nights, weekends, holidays); Rotating shifts; Ability to recognize the needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated; Ability to move heavy patients and equipment and to stand for long periods of time; Flexibility to deal with stressful, changing environments; Ability to respond quickly to emergencies; Ability to communicate, cooperate and work well with others; Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance