Role Overview: The Surgical Technologist assists surgeons during procedures, ensuring aseptic techniques, proper patient care, and accurate handling of specimens and supplies.
Key Responsibilities: Prepare operating rooms, connect patients to equipment, maintain supply counts, verify surgical sites, assist with wound care, and participate in safety protocols. They also support admission, discharge, billing, and serve as preceptors for students, while adhering to policies and performing quality control. Additional duties include specimen collection, patient transport, and post-mortem care.
Qualifications & Skills: Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent per state law; graduate of a Specialty Training Program. Ability to practice aseptic techniques, work in a clinical environment, and respond promptly during on-call duties.
Work Environment & Benefits: Typically performed in a clinical setting with a full benefits package starting from day one, including health coverage, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and employee assistance resources. The role involves 12-hour shifts with weekend and weekday rotations, on-call responsibilities, and a focus on safety, excellence, and continuous learning.