Role Overview: Assists surgeons during surgical procedures across all age groups, ensuring patient care and safety.
Key Responsibilities: Supports surgical teams by preparing and maintaining sterile environments, connecting clinical equipment, verifying surgical sites and specimen handling, managing supplies, and maintaining documentation.
Participates in surgical briefings, adheres to universal precautions, assists with wound care, and performs additional duties such as specimen collection, patient transport, and post-mortem care.
Acts as a preceptor for students, complies with policies, and participates in quality control and emergency procedures.
Qualifications & Skills: Graduate of a specialty training program. Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or qualifying under state law. Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, surgical protocols, and teamwork.
Work Environment & Additional Info: Typically performed in a clinical setting. Includes on-call rotations, holiday work, and weekend shifts. Must respond within 30 minutes for on-call duties.
Benefits: Comprehensive health plans, retirement options, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services.