Surgical Technologist Non-Certified

Job summary

Provide technical support during the perioperative period under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, following accepted clinical standards. Prepare equipment, instruments, supplies, the operating room, and patients; maintain the sterile field; coordinate specimen preparation or disposal; assist with sterile supply inventory; and help transport patients as needed.

Job details

Position Description: Surgical Technologist – Non-Certified The Surgical Technologist is a member of the health care team who performs technical support in the perioperative period under the direction and supervision of a RN according to accepted clinical standards of care. Prepares equipment, instruments, supplies, operating room and patients to ensure sterile field. Coordinates preparation or disposal of specimens, etc. Assists with inventory of sterile supplies. May assist in patient transport. Position Details BayCare Health System, Ambulatory Surgery-SJH Location: St Josephs Main and Childrens Status: Full Time, Exempt: No Shift Hours: 6:30am - 3:00pm Weekend Work: None On Call: No Requirements High School Diploma or Equivalent Completion of an Accredited Surgical Technology Program OR completion of a military or hospital-based training program with 5 years acute care Surgical Tech experience. Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross Specific Skills Knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field set-up Interpersonal skills Join our Team of Surgical Technologists and Enjoy our Outstanding Benefits! Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) 401(k) match and additional yearly contributions Paid Time Off Tuition reimbursement Yearly performance appraisal and team award bonus Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities Community discounts and more AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work! Why BayCare? - "We dedicate our lives to caring for yours” Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today. That's why you'll thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve. Our extraordinary team of 8522 nurses deliver clinical excellence and compassion that makes a difference in our patients lives every day. All BayCare hospitals have been awarded the Pathways to Excellence, which recognizes health care organizations for positive practice environments where nurses excel. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

What you’ll do

Provide technical support during the perioperative period under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, following accepted clinical standards. Prepare equipment, instruments, supplies, the operating room, and patients; maintain the sterile field; coordinate specimen preparation or disposal; assist with sterile supply inventory; and help transport patients as needed.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited surgical technology program, or completion of a military or hospital-based training program plus five years of acute-care surgical technologist experience. Requires Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, along with knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, sterile field setup, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • 401(k) Match • Additional Yearly Contributions • Paid Time Off • Tuition Reimbursement • Performance Appraisal • Team Award Bonus • Training and Mentorship • Career Growth Opportunities • Community Discounts

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Sterile Technique
• Surgical Instrumentation
• Operating Room Equipment
• Sterile Field Setup
• Perioperative Support
• Specimen Handling
• Sterile Supply Inventory
• Patient Transport
• Interpersonal Skills
• Basic Life Support

Job areas

• Healthcare