Surgical Technician FT
Description
Accessibility Note:
Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com
No nights, no weekends, and no on-call!
JOB TITLE: Surgical Technologist
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be certified to perform CPR or obtain certification within 90 days of hire
- Minimum one year experience in interventional radiology, cardiac cath lab, or vascular preferred
- Knowledge of over the wire experience preferred but not required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures.
- Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
- Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment.
- Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as adjust and check it to ensure it is working properly.
- Get patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
- Transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical “drapes.”
- Observe patients’ vital signs, check charts, and assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
- Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
- Hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
- Operate sterilizers, lights, or suction machines, and help operate diagnostic equipment.
- After an operation, help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating room.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and the possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the center’s policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills in the nursing process.
- Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
- Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.
As published by greenhouse · 19 questions · 2 written answers
Basics
First Name, Last Name, Preferred First Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location
Short answers (5)
- What are your salary requirements?
- If yes, please explain: optional
- SP: Internal candidates: Have you notified your current manager that you are applying for this position?
- What is your highest level of completed education?
- What is the soonest date you would be able to begin work?
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- Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Will you now or in the future require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (e.g H1-B)? (if hired, verification will be required consistent with federal law.)
- Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation?
- Are you currently excluded from participation in any federally funded health care program including Medicare and Medicaid and are you aware of any potential exclusion from a federally funded health program?
- Surgery Partners is a smoke free employer. Will you be able to comply with this policy?
- Have you ever been employed by Surgery Partners or any of its affiliates in any capacity? If yes, please review and select the facility/facilities where you were employed from the list below. If no, please select N/A.
- Are you at least 18 years of age?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship?
- Do you have any family members employed by Surgery Partners or one of its affiliates?
- The hiring process will consist of an interview (s), drug screen, background check, reference/employment checks, and potential employment assessment. Are you willing to participate in this process?
- I certify that the answers I have provided to the foregoing questions are true and correct. I agree that my Application for employment may be rejected or my employment terminated because of false or misleading answers or because of any material omissions I make in this Application or during the selection process.
- Were you referred by a current employee?
Written answers (2)
- If you have previously worked for Surgery Partners or any of its affiliated facilities, please provide your dates of employment and any former name used during your employment (if applicable). If you have not previously worked for Surgery Partners, enter "N/A."
- If yes, please provide the first and last name of the current employee: optional