Surgical Tech - North Shore Medical Center

Surgical Tech, Surgery/OR - Scrub Tech

We are North Shore Medical Center. Our primary function is to offer continuous nursing, medical, and other health and social services on a 24-hour basis, under physician directed care and RN supervision.

We service a multitude of patients and their families across our vast network, while remaining committed to the professional development of our staff, the functional improvement of our patients, and the cultivation of strong partnerships within our communities.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Essential/stable and growing company with many opportunities for training and advancement within the medical field that all employees and team members (including Full-Time and Part-Time) can benefit from.
• Hourly pay is negotiable based on experience. We offer competitive market pay and opportunities for bonus depending on great work performance (bonuses only apply for Full Time).
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for various plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Position Summary:

Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, is responsible for the care and safety of patients who come under his/her care. Prepares and maintains sterile supplies, instruments and equipment for surgery. Adheres to principles of sterilization, disinfection and maintains a sterile conscience and ethics. Accurately prepare for assigned procedures. Anticipates the needs of the patient and the surgical team. During surgical procedures, he passes instruments and supplies to surgeons and assistants and maintains an accurate account of sponges, needles and instruments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up for operations and passing items to doctors and nurses as needed.
• Assists in preparing and moving patients and in cleaning the operating theater. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks.
• Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technologists and have 1 years of experience.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (including required licenses/certifications, education and job knowledge/experience):

• Graduate of a surgical technology program or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years OR experience preferred
• Current BLS Certification
• Surgical Tech Certification
• Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to assist with varied operative procedures and surgeon's verbal directives.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment