Surgical Technologist

About This Role

Assist the surgical team at the Cardiovascular Center operating rooms by preparing sterile equipment, passing instruments, and helping with various tasks to ensure smooth operative procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile equipment for operations
• Pass instruments, sponges, and sutures to the operating team
• Assist with inventory management
• Sterilize instruments
• Prepare and select equipment for procedures
• Transfer patients as needed
• Perform room turnover and transfer instruments to CSR/Decontamination
• Return equipment to its proper place

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program
• Commitment to contributing to a positive department culture
• Call commitment with a 30-minute response rate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technologist program

Nice to Have

• Certification from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• Experience as a Surgical Technologist
• Ability to scrub cardiac, general thoracic and vascular cases
• Experience with family centered care philosophy
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer relations
• Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team in addition to being able to take direction
• Able to prioritize tasks quickly

Benefits