Surgical Technician

Quick Facts

• Role: Surgical Technician

• Schedule: Full-time, Nights (8-hour shifts), Monday–Friday

Description

Prepare sterile fields for surgical operations by setting up sterile instruments, assisting surgeons with gowning and gloving, and draping patients for surgery. Support the surgical team during procedures by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors, and anticipating surgeon needs. Maintain department functionality through supply distribution and equipment maintenance/testing/setup, while following privacy and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile field and set up sterile instruments

• Assist surgeons with gowning and gloving

• Drape patients for surgery

• Pass instruments and supplies during operations

• Hold retractors and anticipate needs during surgery

• Distribute supplies

• Perform equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures

• May perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program (or certification evidencing education) OR military training as a scrub tech

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider

• Surgical Technician Certification (TS-C, CST, or NRST) required to be eligible for incentive (if allowed per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for union represented employees)

• 1 year of recent relevant experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (eligible positions)

• Union position