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Amberwell Health

Surgical Technician

Amberwell Health, Atchison, Kansas, United States, 66002

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Job Description

Surgical technologists are also known as scrubs, scrub technicians, surgical technicians, and operating room technicians. They are part of the surgical team and work under the supervision of registered nurses and a Director of Surgical Care. They assist surgeons during procedures by anticipating needs to ensure the operation is executed smoothly and efficiently. Responsibilities include preparing and organizing the sterile field, maintaining field integrity, and being experts in surgical instruments and sterile equipment. They are also responsible for cleaning and sterilizing all surgical instruments and equipment and possess knowledge of the decontamination‑to‑sterilization process in central sterilization departments.

Surgical Technologist responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Prepare and organize the sterile field for various surgical procedures

Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedure

Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications on the sterile field, and assist with dressings

Set up a sterile and sanitary environment, and maintain the sterile field for the patient during procedures

Utilize correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and tables to prevent injury

Participate in orientation and ongoing education of all operating room staff

Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies

Inspect, replace, and sterilize medical instruments

About Amberwell Health

Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving community health and wellness through compassionate care and clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include complete care facilities providing inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health‑at‑home, and emergency services, as well as primary and specialty care clinics. The system supports support services such as radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administration, and other specialties.

Amberwell Culture

Employees thrive in a workplace centered on competence, excellence, and patient experience. The culture promotes collaboration, patient‑first decision making, and servant leadership. Appreciation events and activities underscore the importance of every employee to the organization and the communities served.

Job Qualifications

Experience:

Minimum: Healthcare setting experience with basic anatomy and medical terminology knowledge

Preferred: 12 years as a surgical technologist or similar experience as a practical nurse, medical assistant, or operating room assistant

Education:

Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician or Medical Assistant program

Licenses:

Minimum: N/A

Preferred: LPN or Certified Surgical Technician

Certifications:

Minimum: BLS

Preferred: Certified Surgical Technician or Certified Medical Assistant

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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