Surgical Tech FT Days

Anyone traveling more than 60 miles one way to Holy Cross is eligible for a travel stipend of $60 per day.

Job Summary

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

• Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Hands required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintains instruments in an organized manner and monitors/tracks instruments counts throughout procedures.
• Places equipment and supplies in the operating or labor & delivery rooms and arranges instruments according to preference cards. Cleans and checks equipment area.
• Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other technical tasks as directed by surgeon during operation. Orders, stocks, and maintains supplies for the OR and C-section suites.
• Organizes in preparation for end of case and assists in clean up and turnover of rooms. Disposes of all sharps, biohazardous waste items appropriately. Handles specimens properly.
• Reports observations of changes in patient’s conditions and level of consciousness to an RN or LPN in a timely manner.

• Minimum Requirements
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED. Completion of Surgical Technologists course from an accredited facility.
  • Experience:
    • Must be able to work variable shifts, holidays and/or weekends.
    • Must be able to take call rotation when required.
    • Must be able to perform all duties, including lifting and transferring, using proper body mechanics.
  • Licensure/Certifications: BLS
• Preferred Requirements
  • Experience:
    • Knowledge of hospital environment desired.
    • Previous hospital and/or health care related experience preferred
  • Licensure/Certifications: CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)

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