Certified Surgical Technician OR- FT

Certified Surgical Technician OR- FT at Wichita Falls Specialty summary: The Certified Surgical Technician plays a critical role in assisting surgeons and nurses during surgical procedures while maintaining a sterile environment and ensuring patient safety. Responsibilities include prepping surgical instruments, managing patient flow, and following safety protocols per hospital standards. A high school diploma and certification as a Surgical Technologist along with experience in the operating room are preferred qualifications. Surgical Technician Needed! JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing and the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist is responsible for filling the surgical scrub role on all types of minor and major surgical procedures. Assists physicians and nurses in various medical and technical procedures. These functions must be in compliance with the philosophy of the hospital, standards of practice and regulations of governing agencies. QUALIFICATIONS * High School graduate or equivalent required. * Certification as a Surgical Technologist is preferred. * Two years previous experience as an operating room technician desired. * Current BCLS RESPONSIBILITIES: * Decision making concerning equipment and/or instrumentation sterilization. * Patient care and patient flow * Maintains patient confidentiality. * Creates a safe environment in which surgery may take place. * Uses medical equipment in a safe manner. * Helps provide cost effective patient care. * Implements principles of medical and surgical asepsis in accordance with recognized national standards and hospital specific policies and procedures. * Provides physical safety for the patient. * Accounts for sponges, needles, instruments, and other potential foreign bodies. * Supports other hospital personnel in the performance of their duties. * Assists surgeon in scrubbed cases. * Pulls supplies for upcoming cases. * Demonstrates cooperative work attitude towards and with coworkers, employees, management, patients, visitors and physicians. * Maintains a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA guidelines and infection control standards. * Demonstrates knowledge of instrument processing from decontamination to storage of Sterile packages. * Checks room for cleanliness, availability of supplies and equipment for all assigned cases at the beginning of each day. * Utilizes surgeon preference card to select packs, supplies, and instruments. * Performs surgical hand scrub and provides sterile gown and gloves according to gowning and gloving policy. * Maintains proper sterile technique when gowning and gloving surgeon and draping patient. * Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts according to count policy. WORK ENVIRONMENT * The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits: * Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance * Health Savings Account with an employer contribution * Life Insurance * PTO * 401(k) retirement plan with a company match * And more! Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization. Licenses & Certifications Required * BLS Instructor * Surgical Technologist Keywords: Surgical Technician, Operating Room, Patient Care, Surgical Procedures, Medical Equipment, Sterile Technique, Healthcare, Surgical Asepsis, BCLS Certification, Patient Safety