Job Summary: Assists surgeons during surgical procedures, providing support for patients of all ages in a clinical setting.
Key Responsibilities: Facilitates treatment coordination, offers basic patient assistance, connects equipment, practices aseptic techniques, participates in surgical briefings, verifies surgical site, maintains supply counts, handles specimens, applies sterile dressings, and manages emergency procedures.
Ensures proper disposal of sharps and linens, documents universal precautions, participates in patient admission/discharge, performs billing, and acts as a preceptor for students.
Maintains quality control, assists with specimen collection and patient transport, and ensures medication labeling under supervision.
Qualifications & Skills: Current certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligibility per state law, graduate from specialty training program.
Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, team collaboration, and safety protocols.
Work Environment & Additional Duties: Typically performed in a clinical environment, adhering to policies and procedures. Additional duties include specimen handling, patient transport, and post-mortem care.
Benefits & Opportunities: Comprehensive benefits from day one, including health plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, retirement plans, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services.
Join a collaborative and diverse team committed to excellence and innovation in patient care.