Surg Tech

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, this position plans for and scrubs diverse surgical operations; anticipates the needs of surgeons; assembles specialized OR equipment, i.e., surgical drills; maintains an aseptic environment; and provides for patient safety.

Core Responsibilities

• Equipment Care: Cares for the instruments and equipment used across various procedures.
• Technical Operation: Operates both simple and complex surgical equipment dynamically during operations.
• Sterilization Monitoring: Monitors sterilizers and sterilization processes to ensure complete quality control.
• Team Collaboration: Participates as an active team member during surgical operations and in accomplishing all the support work of the department.

Hourly Pay Rate: $24.00 - $35.40

The night shift pay differential will be paid at 18% of the employee's base rate of pay. The weekend shift pay differential will be paid at 8% of the employee's base rate of pay.

Qualifications

Education:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have graduated from a vocational program for Surgical Technicians or Technologist.
• Three (3) years of on-the-job training experience may be accepted in place of completion of a vocational program.

Experience:

• Prefer three to five (3-5) years of experience with diverse surgical specialties.

Certification/Licensure:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required.
• Requires BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
• Requires specialized knowledge and skills in operating room practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are utilized to enhance and encourage collaborative staff and community relationships.
• Must be able to respond quickly and be familiar with operating procedures to have instruments ready for surgeons.