Surgical Tech

Job description

Shift : Days Hours : Job Type: Part Time 2 - Per Diem Position Summary: Assists with patient care in the Surgery environment. Primary Duties: 1. Understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. 2. Conveys instruments and supplies to the surgeon as necessary, and is responsible for the maintenance of the sterile field. 3. Maintains and follows accepted hospital procedures under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. 4. Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment utilized during the surgical procedure. 5. Demonstrates ability to communicate and work effectively with other members of the surgical team. Preferred: Required : - High School Diploma - Completion of a formal OR tech training program - Certified as an Operating room technician - Current BLS Certification Physical demands: - Heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs.) - Prolonged standing/walking - Lifts, positions, pushes and/or assists with patient transfers - Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching Working Conditions: - Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances - May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases - Exposed to hazardous anes...