About the position
The Surgical Technologist performs various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure. This position functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and directly reports to Surgical Services management. It is expected that the Surgical Technologist will support system-wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices. In addition, this person will actively participate in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined. Primary Children's Miller Campus is a level two trauma hospital with 5 Operating Rooms and 1 Minor Procedure. The Operating Room is a fun, fast-paced area offering a variety of pediatric surgical specialties such as General Surgery, Ortho, Plastics, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology (ENT), Urology, Gastroenterology, and Dental. The Surgical Technologist has a pathway opportunity identified for advancement to Surgical Technologist levels II or III, providing multiple opportunities for career growth with clinical advancement. We are hiring for full-time day and night shifts, and the schedule will be discussed in the interview.
Responsibilities
- Ensures room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
- Maintains sterile field and safe environment.
- Recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes.
- Prepares room and instruments for surgical procedure. May assist with sterile processing.
- Assists the surgical staff during the procedure, within the scope of practice.
- After procedure, cleans room and prepares for next procedure.
- Identifies emergency situations and exercises judgment when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
- Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician program (ORT) or graduated from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six months, but not currently eligible to sit for Tech in Surgery exam (NCCT) or two years of scrub tech experience in hospital or military surgical services within the last three years or International training equivalent and legally authorized to work in the United States.
- For Level II: Competent in Basic Procedures or 1 or more specialty areas and/or facility case mix, able to take assigned call, must be in good standing.
- For Level III: Competent in Basic Procedures and 2 or more specialty areas such as (Ortho, Robotics, Neuro, CV, Trauma, Transplant, Reimplants) and/or facility case mix, able to take assigned call, must be in good standing.
Nice-to-haves
- Active National Certification as an OR Tech in Surgery or Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification is expected within the timeframe outlined below.
Benefits
- Generous benefits package covering a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.
- Opportunities for career growth with clinical advancement.
