Surgical Tech Full-time
McPherson Hospital

Surgical Technologist

McPherson Hospital McPherson, KS 67460, US

Job Description: Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist Job Summary: The Surgical Technologist is an integral part of the operating room team that provides quality surgical care to patients. The Surgical Technologist is an expert in sterile technique, handling instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures.

Surgical Technologist Shift Availability:

  • Full Time

  • Day shift/ On-Call

Surgical Technologist Benefits:

  • Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance

  • Health Savings Account

  • Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account

  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4% employer contribution

  • Earned Time Off

  • Life Insurance- Employer Paid

  • Long-Term Disability/ Short-Term Disability-Employer paid

  • Voluntary Life & AD&D

  • Free 24-hour fitness center

  • Hospital Indemnity

  • MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions

Surgical Technologist Essential Accountabilities:

  • Assist in maintaining correct environment within the surgical suites and the surgical department.

  • Maintains all credentialing satisfactorily.

  • Exhibits professionalism always.

  • Maintains confidentiality as required by HIPAA regulations.

  • Other duties as assigned.

  • Anticipates, prepares, and maintains the sterile field with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the surgical procedure.

  • Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique.

  • Anticipates the needs of the surgeon during the surgical procedure.

  • Clean, prepare, document, and terminally sterilize instruments.

  • Takes call on rotation with other staff during OR non-scheduled hours as appropriate.

Surgical Technologist Qualifications:

  • Formal surgical training program required, graduated from accredited Surgical Technologist program preferred.

  • Currently enrolled in or completed formal Surgical Technologist Program

  • 1-2 years OR experience preferred.

  • BLS within 6 months of hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

 

 

 

 

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