Surgical Tech - Operating Room

Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Position Summary • Responsible for preparing the operating room and patient for the procedure. Education ​ • High School diploma or equivalent Licenses and Certification ​ • Non-Certified: Graduate of OR technician program, accredited through ARC/STSA or on the job training; military experience as technician or LPN; dental assistant; ophthalmologist technician; medical assistant. All on the job training or military must show evidence of training by training facility, physician in charge or military command officer. ​ • Certified: Successfully pass the Certified Surgical Technologist exam through NBSTSA or NCCT ​ • Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate Experience and Skills ​ • Technical Experience: 6 months or specialized training for non-certified or on the job and military training Role Specific Responsibilities ​ • Assists in transportation and positioning of patients ​ • Assists in assembling and dismantling of tables and instruments before and after procedure ​ • Prepares patient and room for the planned surgical procedures. ​ • Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures ​ • Completes skin preparation and draping ​ • Assist Surgeon with gowning and gloving ​ • Assist surgeon by passing instruments and suture ​ • Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and sponges ​ • Applies dressings and bandages as needed ​ • Assists in identifying, collecting, and caring for specimens. ​ • Decontaminates instruments (point of use cleaning), supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately ​ • Aids in the efficient turnover of the operating room for next cases ​ • Monitors and restocks supplies Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $23.19 To $35.94 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits