GBMC HealthCare
Surgical Technologist III (Full-time)
GBMC HealthCare
Overview Surgical technologists (ST) are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the medical team and assist in the preparation and care of the surgical patient within the operating room. The ST collaborates with nursing, anesthesia and other surgical personnel to facilitate a safe and sterile environment. STs possess the theory and application of the principles of aseptic and sterile technique to combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technology to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Surgical Technologist III’s demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and problem‑solving skills and serve as a clinical resource person to staff and surgeons. They must have acquired the necessary knowledge, judgment, and skills specific to the expanded role of the Surgical Technologist I and II.
Key Responsibilities
Prepares operating room by selecting and opening sterile supplies according to procedure and physician preference card.
Ensures all sterile equipment and instruments are in good working order prior to the start of the case.
Passes instruments and provides sterile items to surgeons and assistants during procedures, holds retractors, and observes sterile technique while responding to surgeons’ needs during routine and complex surgeries.
Checks, mixes, and distributes appropriate fluids and drugs on the sterile field, and connects drains and tubing.
Performs surgical counts in accordance with policy and procedure, following AORN Standards and Surgical Services policies and procedures.
Spares or suctions operative site, cuts suture material as directed by surgeon, and assists with application of sterile dressing after closure.
Receives surgical specimens and passes them from the sterile field to the circulating nurse, correctly identifying specimens.
Assists with turnover of operating room in an effective manner.
Supports PEM service line team leaders and surgical posting department.
Clears and reassembles instruments, delivers them to the decontamination area, and assures working order of delicate instrumentation.
Assists in wrapping sterile items for sterilization when necessary.
Obtains stock and supplies for operating room and returns equipment to proper location(s).
Assembles case carts for the next working day as needed.
Assists in transporting patients and securing equipment from other departments as needed.
Qualifications Education
Successful completion of a CAAHP accredited training program for Operating Room Technicians.
Emphasis on completing basic, intermediate, and advanced procedures in all clinical specialties.
Required Certifications
NBSTSA or NCCT Certified as a Surgical Technologist.
Heart saver or BLS CPR Certification.
Experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a surgical technologist.
Demonstrated proficiency as a surgical technician in at least 3 or more surgical service areas.
Proficient in all cases performed in L & D.
Key Skills
Analytical skills to organize and prepare operating room according to standard methods and guides.
Ability to independently scrub majority of procedures across specialties and possess advanced knowledge of instrumentation and supplies.
Establishes and maintains appropriate sterile technique during surgical procedures.
Demonstrates safe instrument passing and accurate counts according to hospital policy.
Serves as a role model and preceptor to newly hired surgical technologists and students.
Critical thinking to anticipate needs of the surgical team and patients.
Works efficiently in a fast‑paced, stressful environment while responding rapidly to changes in OR schedule and nursing unit requests.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with the surgical team.
Attention to detail in performing technical tasks and anticipating surgical needs.
Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, surgical interventions, techniques and hazards related to operative procedures.
Proficient in computer and application software.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to 90% of work time, lift and position patients, heavy instruments, and equipment.
Manual dexterity and visual ability necessary to grasp and hold retractors and delicate instruments and supplies.
Working Conditions Works in surgical suites with exposure to anesthesia gases, lasers, surgical plume, radiation, chemicals, blood and body fluids, cleaning solutions, surgical brushes, and soap. Has access to medication/clean supply areas including IV solutions, needles, syringes for restocking linens and supplies.
Company Values Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy.
Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities.
Excellence
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations.
Actively pursues learning and self‑development.
Pays attention to detail; follows through.
Accountability
I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
Sets a positive, professional example for others.
Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them.
Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties.
Reports to work regularly and on time.
Teamwork
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team.
Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way.
Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions.
Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others.
Ethical Behavior
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment.
Respects cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients, families, and coworkers.
Results
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
Embraces change and improvement in the work environment.
Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products and services.
Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles.
Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and managing time efficiently.
Salary Range $26.53 – $43.50 per hour.
Equal Employment Opportunity GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Overview Surgical technologists (ST) are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the medical team and assist in the preparation and care of the surgical patient within the operating room. The ST collaborates with nursing, anesthesia and other surgical personnel to facilitate a safe and sterile environment. STs possess the theory and application of the principles of aseptic and sterile technique to combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technology to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Surgical Technologist III’s demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and problem‑solving skills and serve as a clinical resource person to staff and surgeons. They must have acquired the necessary knowledge, judgment, and skills specific to the expanded role of the Surgical Technologist I and II.
Key Responsibilities
Prepares operating room by selecting and opening sterile supplies according to procedure and physician preference card.
Ensures all sterile equipment and instruments are in good working order prior to the start of the case.
Passes instruments and provides sterile items to surgeons and assistants during procedures, holds retractors, and observes sterile technique while responding to surgeons’ needs during routine and complex surgeries.
Checks, mixes, and distributes appropriate fluids and drugs on the sterile field, and connects drains and tubing.
Performs surgical counts in accordance with policy and procedure, following AORN Standards and Surgical Services policies and procedures.
Spares or suctions operative site, cuts suture material as directed by surgeon, and assists with application of sterile dressing after closure.
Receives surgical specimens and passes them from the sterile field to the circulating nurse, correctly identifying specimens.
Assists with turnover of operating room in an effective manner.
Supports PEM service line team leaders and surgical posting department.
Clears and reassembles instruments, delivers them to the decontamination area, and assures working order of delicate instrumentation.
Assists in wrapping sterile items for sterilization when necessary.
Obtains stock and supplies for operating room and returns equipment to proper location(s).
Assembles case carts for the next working day as needed.
Assists in transporting patients and securing equipment from other departments as needed.
Qualifications Education
Successful completion of a CAAHP accredited training program for Operating Room Technicians.
Emphasis on completing basic, intermediate, and advanced procedures in all clinical specialties.
Required Certifications
NBSTSA or NCCT Certified as a Surgical Technologist.
Heart saver or BLS CPR Certification.
Experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a surgical technologist.
Demonstrated proficiency as a surgical technician in at least 3 or more surgical service areas.
Proficient in all cases performed in L & D.
Key Skills
Analytical skills to organize and prepare operating room according to standard methods and guides.
Ability to independently scrub majority of procedures across specialties and possess advanced knowledge of instrumentation and supplies.
Establishes and maintains appropriate sterile technique during surgical procedures.
Demonstrates safe instrument passing and accurate counts according to hospital policy.
Serves as a role model and preceptor to newly hired surgical technologists and students.
Critical thinking to anticipate needs of the surgical team and patients.
Works efficiently in a fast‑paced, stressful environment while responding rapidly to changes in OR schedule and nursing unit requests.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with the surgical team.
Attention to detail in performing technical tasks and anticipating surgical needs.
Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, surgical interventions, techniques and hazards related to operative procedures.
Proficient in computer and application software.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to 90% of work time, lift and position patients, heavy instruments, and equipment.
Manual dexterity and visual ability necessary to grasp and hold retractors and delicate instruments and supplies.
Working Conditions Works in surgical suites with exposure to anesthesia gases, lasers, surgical plume, radiation, chemicals, blood and body fluids, cleaning solutions, surgical brushes, and soap. Has access to medication/clean supply areas including IV solutions, needles, syringes for restocking linens and supplies.
Company Values Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy.
Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities.
Excellence
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations.
Actively pursues learning and self‑development.
Pays attention to detail; follows through.
Accountability
I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
Sets a positive, professional example for others.
Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them.
Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties.
Reports to work regularly and on time.
Teamwork
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team.
Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way.
Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions.
Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others.
Ethical Behavior
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment.
Respects cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients, families, and coworkers.
Results
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
Embraces change and improvement in the work environment.
Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products and services.
Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles.
Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and managing time efficiently.
Salary Range $26.53 – $43.50 per hour.
Equal Employment Opportunity GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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