Weekend Cadre Surgical Technologist

4 weeks ago


Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States Surgery Partners Full time
Job Summary

The Surgical Technologist is an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. This role requires a high level of expertise in sterile and aseptic technique, as well as knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure
  • Scrubs, gowns, and gloves
  • Opens sterile supplies and sets up sterile table with instruments, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure
  • Anticipates additional supplies needed during the procedure
  • Keeps accurate records throughout the procedure and communicates them to circulator
  • Properly cares for specimens
  • Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon
  • Sponges or suctions operative site
  • Applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders
  • Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon
  • Connects drains to suction apparatus
  • Prepares and applies sterile dressing
  • Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed
  • Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants
  • Helps in draping sterile field
  • Passes instruments to surgeon during procedure
  • Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure
  • Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization
  • Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of room
  • Assists in prepping room for the next patient
  • Regular and prompt work-site attendance
  • Performs other duties as they are assigned
Requirements
  • Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
  • Degree from an accredited Surgical Technologist program
  • Surgical Technologist certification preferred
  • Five (5) or more years' experience as a Surgical Technologist in a hospital environment is required
  • BLS certification is required upon hire
  • Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement
  • Is aware of professional standards and performs in accordance with them
  • Ability to relate and work effectively with others
  • Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
Benefits

This part-time position is benefit eligible, offering comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with an employer contribution, company paid life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match, free scrubs with laundry service, free meals, PTO, tuition and wellness reimbursement, and more.

Program Commitment

Those hired into the Weekend Cadre Program will make a 12-month commitment to the Program. The Weekend Cadre will commit to working 48 out of 52 weekends per year. One of the four weekends off a year being an OakLeaf Surgical recognized holiday weekend, and the other three out of the four weekends must be a non-holiday weekend.


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