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Amergis - Point Pleasant, WV
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time
Point Pleasant, WV
Administrative and Support Services
About the position
The Surgical Technician/Tissue Processing Technician is responsible for the sterilization of surgical equipment, arranging surgical instruments, and ensuring that medical tools are functioning properly during surgical procedures. This role involves direct support to the surgical team and requires adherence to professional standards and patient confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Places equipment and supplies in the operating room and arranges instruments according to instructions.
- Assists team members to place and position the patient on the table.
- Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves.
- Aids team to don gowns and gloves.
- Maintains supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operation.
- Hands instruments and supplies to the surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other tasks as directed by the surgeon during operation.
- Puts dressings on the patient following surgery.
- Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
- Washes and sterilizes equipment, using germicides and sterilizers.
- Cleans the operating room.
- Performs other duties as assigned/necessary.
Requirements
- Surgical Technologist certification as applicable per state and/or client requirement.
- One year experience as a Surgical Technician preferred (Tissue Processing Technologist - only).
- Degree in biology related field which includes a degree/certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
- Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
- Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable.
- Current CPR if applicable.
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
- Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site.
- Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
- Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required.
- Computer proficiency required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Benefits
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
