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St. Joseph's/Candler

Surgical Technician

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.

$44,789 / year median in Georgia

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Summary Scrub Technician provides patient care under the direct supervision of the O.R. Staff Nurse through scrubbing surgical cases. Assisting the Nurse with circulating duties to include: helping to obtain the appropriate supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedure. Education Graduate of a Surgical Technician Program
  • Preferred Experience 1 Year Surgical Technician
  • Preferred License & Certification Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Required Core Job Functions Set up OR room per guidelines for each procedure, with quick turn over times between cases.
Seeks and maintains National certification after one year of employment and or eligibility requirements met for specific certification. Light sources, instruments and accessory equipment are consistently checked for proper functioning. Performs as an assistant to attending physician under the direction of a physician or registered nurse. Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures by cleaning counters, light sources, carts, emptying suction canisters and sets up appropriate equipment for next procedure. Correct procedure card for supplies and instruments is identified and used. Sufficient quantities of supplies and instruments are pulled for each procedure. Case carts are completed accurately and promptly. Assists in room set up. Helps move/transport patients. Assists with patient prepping. Educates and implements AORN standards. Educates and implements environmental standards. Follows established processes for achievement of tasks. Keep team leader/management team informed of tasks not completed or challenges in assignments.