Surgical Technologist

Job Description

Weekend Rotation: On Call Weekends

On Call:

• Once every 2 weeks for one weeknight (17:00-07:00)
• Every 6th weekend (Friday 17:00-Monday 06:59)
• 2-hour call back minimum
• Scrub Color: Scrubs provided by hospital

Job Summary:

• The Surgical Technologist maintains responsibility for preparation of the surgical suite, intraoperative handling of instruments, maintenance of the sterile field, and evaluation of changing conditions during surgical procedures, making appropriate responses as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of surgical procedures and principles related to those procedures.
• May serve as a Preceptor.

Essential Functions:

• Provide sterile instruments and supplies during surgical procedures.
• Perform surgical sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Create and maintain a sterile and safe environment.
• Prepare case tables with necessary equipment, sterile supplies, instruments, and medications/solutions for each surgical case.
• Assist in positioning patients for surgical procedures and maintain a protective position throughout the case.
• Work proactively with physicians to submit preference card changes to align specialties.
• Suggest instrument set changes to EMI and work with SPD identifying instrument sets that need to be worked on.
• Actively engage in case costing by discussing product usage with surgeons, connecting with EMIs to make cost-saving suggestions, and providing recommendations to eliminate waste on cases.
• Participate in safety initiatives and risk mitigation measures; complete all position and unit safety-related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent – Completion of an Accredited School of Surgical Technology (not all schools involve an Associate’s degree).

Licenses/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – client or American Heart Association; required upon start.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Able to work effectively and efficiently as a member of a team.
• Aptitude for working with high-tech equipment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Intact sight and hearing.
• Eye/hand coordination, especially for loading/cutting sutures and instrument handling.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Self-directed with ability to make quality, independent decisions.
• Analytical and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, high volumes, and multiple interruptions.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Competency in the use of a variety of computer hardware and software systems.

Additional Requirements:

• Familiarity with endoscopy tech, orthopedics, bariatrics, GYN, obstetrics, ENT, and general surgery.

Notices:

• Client is committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
  Time must be submitted through VNDLY by the traveler for invoicing and payment. Failure to submit accurate timesheets within 45 days following the end of a pay cycle may result in non-payment.
• Supplier must implement agreed-upon rate changes in the system prior to the effective week.
• Timesheet reconciliation and issue correction should be performed by the supplier prior to the 45-day deadline.
• No other forms of invoicing are accepted outside of the timesheet approval process.