Certified Surgical Tech

Dupont Hospital Fort Wayne, IN

1 month ago

Certified Surgical Tech

Certified Surgical Tech Full-Time, 40-hours Days, 4-10hr shifts Weekend rotation (One weekend every other month) Holiday Rotation (One holiday per year) Benefits Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) 401(k) with matching Sign On Bonus: Up to $25,000 Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000 Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Job Summary The Surgical Technician collaborates with the surgeon and perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care during surgical procedures. This role prepares and maintains sterile surgical fields, assists with procedures, and ensures instruments and supplies are used appropriately. The Surgical Technician adheres to infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies to support optimal patient outcomes. Essential Functions Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring all equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly organized and available by applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique. Assists the surgical team by anticipating the needs of the surgeon and passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently. Handles surgical instruments according to their instructions for use and ensures proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly. Performs point-of-use cleaning and carefully handles instruments in compliance with infection control and professional standards. Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety. Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods to ensure safety and comfort during procedures. Maintains and updates physician preference cards, ensuring accurate supplies and instruments are available for procedures. Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols. Contributes to perioperative team efficiency by restocking supplies, returning equipment to storage, and ensuring operating rooms are ready for subsequent cases. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required or Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic techniques. Strong understanding of sterilization methods and infection prevention practices. Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly and effectively. Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the perioperative team. Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure procedural accuracy and efficiency. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment while maintaining professionalism. Licenses and Certifications BCLS - Basic Life Support required CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred

UCSF Health San Francisco, CA

Sr. Surgical Technologist - Orthopedic Institute

Job Description The Sr. Surgical Technologist, in addition to assisting in the preparation, processing, care, and maintenance of instruments, supplies, and equipment, functions as a member of the surgical team during operative procedures, also functions in a specialty service, and utilizes and troubleshoots service implementation and equipment. The individual must know aseptic technique and be able to scrub independently in orthopedic procedures, anticipating the needs of the surgeon, and have knowledge of the sequencing of the surgical procedures. Responsibilities DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The Surgical Technologist participates, under supervision, in the implementation of Operating Room Nursing Care and performs tasks related to both direct and indirect care of patients in the O.R. The Senior Surgical Technologist is accountable to the clinical and administrative nursing staff of the O.R. It is essential that the Surgical Technologist is a team player collaborating with the nursing staff, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and all of the peri-operative staff.The Surgical Technologist must work to facilitate the care of the patient in a safe and expeditious manner. The Surgical Technologist will demonstrate competence in performing the duties and responsibilities required by his/her job description. Orthopedic Scrub Experience Is Required.Exemplary Customer Service Is Required. % of time Essential Function (Yes/No ) Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor) 5 Complies with established policies and procedures related to work schedule. Reports for work on time. Uses the time reporting system correctly to verify time worked. Confirms and signs time sheets. Wears official UCSF identification during working hours. Follows guidelines on use of sick time and other benefit time. 5 Develops a plan that prescribes actions to achieve patient goals. Establishes priorities for actions. Organizes activities in logical sequence. Modifies actions as appropriate to ages served. Coordinates patient care needs with team members and personnel from other disciplines. Coordinates use of supplies and equipment for intra-operative care. Assists in coordination of patient care needs with team members and personnel from other disciplines. Controls environment. Prepares for potential emergencies. 5 Assists with positioning patient properly for surgery. Maintains correct anatomical position. Demonstrates awareness of appropriate position for maximum surgical exposure in supine, prone, lateral, lithotomy or other positions. Procures and utilizes appropriate supports, padding and restraints. 5 Demonstrates knowledge of responsibilities regarding anesthesia administration. Identifies hazards and preventive actions to minimize risks in the administration of anesthesia. 5 Complies with safety and emergency procedures consistent with departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrates in daily practice and understanding and awareness of maintaining a sterile field that is consistent with safe practices in an oxygen enriched environment. Demonstrates role during patient care emergencies. Achieves and maintains current CPR certification. States procedures for reporting fire. Locates alarms, hoses, extinguishers and fire exits. Identifies role in a disaster, whether internal or external. Demonstrates awareness of occupational hazards in the perioperative area. 5 Demonstrates knowledge of different methods of sterilization. Discusses how steam, gas, Sterrad (plasma) and cold sterilants are used to sterilize objects. Identifies criteria for choosing method of sterilization. Demonstrates safe and correct use of steam sterilizer and Steris. 5 Performs surgical hand scrub, sterile gowning and gloving. Complies with policy and procedure regarding OR attire. Performs surgical hand scrub according to procedure and observes principles of aseptic technique. Gowns self and dons sterile gloves using closed gloving technique. Assists other team members to don sterile gowns and gloves. 10 Creates and maintains sterile field. Uses principles of aseptic technique in all situations. Inspects sterile items for contamination before opening them. Maintains sterility while opening sterile items. Recognizes and initiates corrective actions when breaks in aseptic technique occur. Controls own movement within the sterile field and functions within the designated area. Guards and maintains the sterile field. Observes the techniques of others in and around the sterile field. Demonstrates knowledge of use and handling disposal of medications on sterile field. 5 Provides equipment and supplies based on patient needs. Anticipates the need for equipment and supplies. Selects equipment and supplies in an organized and timely manner. Ensures all equipment is functional before use. Operates mechanical, electrical and air-powered equipment according to manufacturer's instructions. Removes malfunctioning equipment from service. Coordinates with the circulating nurse and ensures that emergency equipment and supplies are available at all times. Uses supplies judiciously and in a cost-effective manner. Communicates provision of equipment and supplies to assist in charging for items. Participates in the time out check for availability of necessary equipment, supplies and Implants before surgery. 5 Performs counts. Follows established policies and procedures for counts. Initiates corrective actions when counts are incorrect. Communicates results of counts according to policy. 5 Monitors and controls the environment. Regulates temperature and humidity as indicated. Correctly uses warming devices according to manufacturer's instructions. Adheres to electrical safety policies and procedures. Adheres to OR sanitation policies and procedures. Communicates environmental controls. 5 Respects patient's rights. Demonstrates awareness of the individual rights of the patient. Provides for privacy through physical protection and maintaining confidentiality. Identifies cultural beliefs. Communicates provisions for patient's rights. 10 Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision-making and coordinates activities with the circulating nurse. Supports the mission, philosophy, and goals of the Medical Center. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changes in practice. Responds in a positive manner to constructive criticism. Demonstrates tact and understanding when dealing with patients, team members, other disciplines and the public. Practices within ethical and legal guidelines. Identifies and meets own educational needs to enhance area of practice. Seeks opportunities for continued learning and acquisition of new skills. Follows Body Substance Isolation protocols. Communicates actions to other members of the surgical team. Completes annuals performance evaluation in accordance with departmental policies and unit practice. Participates in performance improvement activities. Knowledgeable about and complies with all the applicable infection control health and safety policies, and procedures as implemented by the department and the medical center. Supports medical center and department cost containment effort. Attends and participates in at least 75% of staff meetings. Reads meeting minutes and other departmental communications and integrates information into practice. Meets annual Review requirements. Provides unsolicited support to team members. 5 Performs in role of specialty service (Ortho, Neuro, Pediatric, OHNS, Plastic Reconstructive, cardiothoracic, Vascular, GU, GYN and oncological specialties) technologist under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor. Reviews the specialty service schedule with the Clinical Supervisor to assess equipment and surgical assistant staffing needs. Demonstrates knowledge of specialty related anatomy and physiology. Demonstrates the ability to safely utilize and troubleshoot service instrumentation and equipment. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and prioritizes daily workload while apprising the Clinical Supervisor or Charge nurse of his/her availability. Collaborates with Biomedical technicians regarding repair maintenance of equipment. Assists the Clinical Supervisor and CNIII with service-related activities such as checking carts, ordering supplies, etc. Collaborates with other members of the specialty service team regarding patient care decisions and operational issues. Communicates patient information in a timely fashion and maintains confidentiality. 5 Actively participate in quality of care endeavors and the National Patient Safety Goals. Fully participates in the surgical time out including procedure/patient/side/site verification; ensuring availability of pertinent equipment, instruments and implants before surgery. Fully participates in all quality improvement activities, including but not limited to, flash sterilization logs, indicator and sterilization verification, etc. 5 Participates in staff training and development. Precepts new staff, students, trainees in the scrub role. Provides feedback regarding preceptee progress. Act as a resource to new staff, students, and trainees. Meets and exceeds all senior surgical technologist criteria. 5 Customer service is essential, inclusive of patients, co-worker, surgeons, sales representatives and other guests. 5 Others duties as assigned. 100% Qualifications Required Qualifications : Two years Orthopedic experience as a Surgical Technologist in an ambulatory setting Active American Heart Association CPR Certification High School Diploma; or equivalent experience The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations Preferred Qualifications Certification as a Surgical Technologist Graduate of Surgical Technologist Training program or equivalent experience License/Certification Active American Heart Association CPR Certification

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Palo Alto, CA

Surgical Technologist II

$53.28 - $60.39 / hour

Company Description At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Job ID: P139012-2654493 Job Description JOB SUMMARY This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. The Surgical Technologist II acts as a member of the surgical team providing patient care to the patients undergoing surgical procedures in all areas, including a variety of complex procedures, by assisting the surgeon with instrumentation. Under some supervision, prepares the appropriate instrumentation and materials for use during and on the surgical field, passing instruments, assisting with room turnover, and performs other scrub duties as directed. Essential Functions The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. Under minimal supervision, provides surgical support to physicians and patients undergoing a surgical procedure in all surgical areas including some complex cases. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments, supplies and equipment in a timely manner. Adheres to all policies and practices for safe identification and handling of specimens and medications. Has knowledge of medications and its intended use on the field. Is aware of patients' weight and maximum doses of medication when appropriate, Is aware and knows patient allergies. Handles specimens and medications using correct technique and according to departmental policy and procedure. Provides information related to care/preparation of surgical instruments/equipment for sterilization/disinfection procedures. Performs the necessary surgical counts on sharps, small items, instruments and sponges with the circulating nurse prior to opening, during, and after closing the incision. Prepares the surgical field by opening correct supplies and preparing instruments and equipment needed for the scheduled case. Assures all materials are available and in working order and verifies own skill in using equipment correctly. Provides indirect patient care activities such as patient transportation. Assist with standard work and cleaning at completion of procedure. Maintains aseptic technique; actively monitors situations that could lead to a breach in aseptic technique. Communicates and immediately corrects breaks in aseptic technique. Ensures that equipment is functioning properly and immediately notifies appropriate personnel of any problems. Tests equipment prior to use on field. Adheres to the LPCHS unit policies regarding equipment maintenance. Assists with restraining uncooperative/combative patient in a safe manner. Serves as a role model for Surgical Tech I. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying. Education: Completion of an accredited program recognized by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or formal structure surgical program (e.g., military services). Experience: Two (2) or more years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience License/Certification RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support or Basic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA) KNOWLEDGE These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education or licensure/certification. Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions. Ability to work independently. Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus. Ability to solve problems and identify solutions. Ability to speak/write effectively at a level appropriate for the job. Knowledge and theoretical understanding of normal/abnormal anatomy/physiology. Knowledge and understanding of surgical procedures to anticipate needs/request from surgeons. Requests instruments and supplies based on procedures and case progress. Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area. Knowledge of general safety procedures. Ability to use judgment to determine own work flow. Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues. Knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology, anticipates and responds to needs of surgeons by requesting instruments/supplies based on procedure and case progress. Ability to provide leadership and influence others. Skill in critical thinking. Physical Requirements The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Additional Information Pay Range Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range. Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $53.28 to $60.39 Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Parkland Health (TX) Dallas, TX

Surgical Technologist

Location: Main Hospital Bldg - 3rd Floor Perioperative Services - Full Time - Rotating Shifts Primary Purpose Serves as a lead in preparing operating rooms for surgery, providing technical services, assisting during complex surgeries, and maintaining documentation to ensure activities meet operating room, and Parkland requirements. Experience •None Certification/Registration/Licensure •Requirements for Practicing Surgical Technology in the State of Texas (per Texas H.B. 643-Chapter 259): Education/Certification: •Has successfully completed an accredited educational program for surgical Technologist and holds and maintains certification as a surgical technologist by: •the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor; •the National Center for Competency Testing or its successor; •another surgical technologist certification program approved by the department; OR •Has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service. •Must have current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the following: American Heart Association American Red Cross Rescuer Military Training Network. Skills or Special Abilities •Must be able to demonstrate a basic working knowledge of surgical equipment, instruments and procedures. •Must be able to set priorities and perform under stressful situations. •Must be able to demonstrate knowledge in use of aseptic techniques. •Must be able to recognize and correct immediately any breaks in aseptic technique. •Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. •Must be able to work a change in shift, or flexible hours when the work requires such changes. •Must be able to communicate effectively with hospital staff. •Must be able to demonstrate patient-centered/patient-valued behaviors. Responsibilities Assists the surgical team during routine and complex operative procedures by functioning in a scrub role, ensuring that the activities meet the needs of the team. Sets up and prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment and cleans rooms or equipment as necessary to ensure the rooms are set up to meet the needs of the surgical procedures. Utilizes advanced knowledge of sterile and surgical techniques by practicing aseptic technique. Serves as a resource in the area of clinical expertise to Surgical Technologist I's & II's in order to answer any questions and assist with complex situations. Communicate patient data in an accurate, objective manner to co-workers and management, in order to ensure safe patient care. Participates in multidisciplinary planning care by discussing specific cases with other team members. Assists Specialty Nurse Coordinator with service specific needs. Maintains a positive working relationship with patient's, medical and administrative hospital staff, visiting physicians, visitors, interns and students to ensure personal comfort and safety of patients, and that operating room activities meet the needs of users. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland. Provides training and orientation to new employees and students as required. Demonstrates (via surgical practice) knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the Operating Room area. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of Surgical Technology by attending in-service training, seminars/workshops, reading professional journals and maintaining certification. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices. Job Accountabilities Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding. Requisition ID: 989004