Edgewood Surgical Hospital ยท 3 months ago
Full Time Surgical Technologist
Transfer, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21/hr - $21/hrEdgewood Surgical Hospital is seeking an individual to work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate safe and effective surgical procedures. The surgical technologist will be responsible for preparing and maintaining the operating room environment, ensuring equipment functions properly, and providing quality patient care during surgeries.
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Responsibilities
Donning OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure
Performs the surgical scrub, and donning gown and gloves
Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure
Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator
Assists the team members with gowning and gloving
Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field
Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure
Secures tubing, cords and other sterile accessories
Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure
Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure
Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon
Sponges or suctions the operative site
Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon
Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure
Performs additional counts as necessary
Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices
Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate
Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization
Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room
Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient
Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care
Qualification
Required
Entry Level experience in surgical technology or related field
Understanding of surgical procedures and ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon
Knowledge of maintaining a sterile field and quality patient care
Ability to perform preoperative and intraoperative duties as outlined in the job description
Ability to work under the supervision and authority of a surgeon
Ability to handle instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures
Ability to participate in surgical site and patient verification
Ability to assist with terminal cleaning of the operating room
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Lunch provided daily
Company
Edgewood Surgical Hospital
Edgewood Surgical Hospital is committed to providing world-class surgery and patient care.
Founded in 2001
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kevin Gramley
Chief Executive Officer
Travis Fox, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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