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Surgical technologists (ST) are allied health professionals who are integral to the medical team, assisting 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. Surgical Technologists 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.
Education Successful completion of a CAAHP accredited training program for Operating Room Technicians. Emphasis is placed on completing basic, intermediate, and advanced procedures in all clinical specialties.
NBSTSA or NCCT Certified as a Surgical Technologist.
Experience Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a surgical technologist.
GOR/WOSC: Demonstrated proficiency as a surgical technician in at least 3 or more surgical service areas.
L & D: Proficient in all cases performed in L & D.
Skills
Analytical skills necessary to organize and prepare the operating room according to standard methods and guides.
Independently scrubs majority of procedures across surgical specialties, possessing 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 all newly hired Surgical Technologists and students.
Ability to critically think, anticipate the needs of, and expertly problem solve the needs of the surgical team and patients.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced and stressful environment where incumbents must respond rapidly and efficiently to requests or changes in the OR schedule.
Professional and 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 relative to operative procedures.
Proficient in computer and application software.
Licenses, Certifications
Heart Saver or BLS CPR Certification.
NBSTSA or NCCT Certified Surgical Technologist.
Principal Duties And 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 case start.
Passes instruments and provides sterile items to surgeons and assistants during procedures; holds retractor devices while observing sterile technique and responds to surgeons’ needs across a variety of surgeries.
Checks, mixes, and distributes appropriate fluids and drugs on the sterile field; connects drains and tubing.
Performs surgical counts in accordance with policy and procedure; follows AORN standards and surgical services policies.
Sponges or suctions the operative site, cuts suture material as directed by surgeon; assists with application of sterile dressings after closure.
Receives surgical specimens and passes them from the sterile field to the circulating nurse promptly and correctly identifies specimens.
Assists with turnover of operating room effectively.
Supports PEM service line team leaders and surgical posting department.
Clears and reassembles instruments and delivers them to the decontamination area, ensuring delicate instrumentation remains in working order.
Assists in wrapping sterile items for sterilization when necessary.
Obtains stock and supplies for the operating room.
Assembles case carts for the next working day as needed.
Assists in transporting patients and securing equipment from other departments as needed.
Quality/Best Practices
The Surgical Technologist III acts as a leader or participates in quality improvement processes, actively identifying variances and exploring alternatives.
Evaluates staff on practice delivery and recommends additional education if needed.
Assists with implementation of practice initiatives.
Assists with unit‑based audits and helps improve unit compliance through education.
Assists with unit‑based education and helps PEM nurses maintain surgeon preference cards.
Professional Development Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self‑development in lifelong learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serving as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Demonstrates leadership skills in decision making and problem solving.
Clinical and Technical Skill
Demonstrates knowledge of assigned procedures.
Participates in clinical decision making and modifies techniques based on clinical findings.
Identifies normal and abnormal anatomy; anticipates surgeon’s needs during procedures.
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care needs.
Communication
Discusses procedures and special techniques to be implemented during surgery.
Identifies any unusual instrumentation required.
Collaborates with surgical team members to plan perioperative patient care.
Critical Situations
Applies principles of aseptic technique and reports any variances to nurse leaders, also conducting reeducation of peers.
Supports peers in entering STAR reports for events.
Monitors changes in patient condition and reports concerns to appropriate team members.
Prioritizes calmly and efficiently in emergency situations.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to 90 percent of work time, including frequent lifting and positioning of patients, heavy instruments, and equipment.
Manual dexterity and visual ability necessary to grasp and hold retractors and delicate surgical 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.
Conditions of Employment
Maintains current CPR certification.
Must maintain an individual record for proper completion/accrual of Continuing Education Credits per national expectations.
GBMC Values Respect I will treat everyone with courtesy, fostering 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 and recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations.
Actively pursues learning and self‑development.
Pays attention to detail and follows through.
Accountability I will be professional in the way I act, look, and speak, taking 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, keeping people informed.
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for team success.
Addresses and resolves conflict positively.
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, protecting the patient.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and good judgment.
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients, families, and coworkers.
Results I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals, giving and accepting help to achieve them.
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.
Pay Range $26.53 - $43.50
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, education, experience, and alignment with our organizational needs.
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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Surgical Technologist III
role at
GBMC HealthCare
Surgical technologists (ST) are allied health professionals who are integral to the medical team, assisting 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. Surgical Technologists 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.
Education Successful completion of a CAAHP accredited training program for Operating Room Technicians. Emphasis is placed on completing basic, intermediate, and advanced procedures in all clinical specialties.
NBSTSA or NCCT Certified as a Surgical Technologist.
Experience Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a surgical technologist.
GOR/WOSC: Demonstrated proficiency as a surgical technician in at least 3 or more surgical service areas.
L & D: Proficient in all cases performed in L & D.
Skills
Analytical skills necessary to organize and prepare the operating room according to standard methods and guides.
Independently scrubs majority of procedures across surgical specialties, possessing 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 all newly hired Surgical Technologists and students.
Ability to critically think, anticipate the needs of, and expertly problem solve the needs of the surgical team and patients.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced and stressful environment where incumbents must respond rapidly and efficiently to requests or changes in the OR schedule.
Professional and 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 relative to operative procedures.
Proficient in computer and application software.
Licenses, Certifications
Heart Saver or BLS CPR Certification.
NBSTSA or NCCT Certified Surgical Technologist.
Principal Duties And 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 case start.
Passes instruments and provides sterile items to surgeons and assistants during procedures; holds retractor devices while observing sterile technique and responds to surgeons’ needs across a variety of surgeries.
Checks, mixes, and distributes appropriate fluids and drugs on the sterile field; connects drains and tubing.
Performs surgical counts in accordance with policy and procedure; follows AORN standards and surgical services policies.
Sponges or suctions the operative site, cuts suture material as directed by surgeon; assists with application of sterile dressings after closure.
Receives surgical specimens and passes them from the sterile field to the circulating nurse promptly and correctly identifies specimens.
Assists with turnover of operating room effectively.
Supports PEM service line team leaders and surgical posting department.
Clears and reassembles instruments and delivers them to the decontamination area, ensuring delicate instrumentation remains in working order.
Assists in wrapping sterile items for sterilization when necessary.
Obtains stock and supplies for the operating room.
Assembles case carts for the next working day as needed.
Assists in transporting patients and securing equipment from other departments as needed.
Quality/Best Practices
The Surgical Technologist III acts as a leader or participates in quality improvement processes, actively identifying variances and exploring alternatives.
Evaluates staff on practice delivery and recommends additional education if needed.
Assists with implementation of practice initiatives.
Assists with unit‑based audits and helps improve unit compliance through education.
Assists with unit‑based education and helps PEM nurses maintain surgeon preference cards.
Professional Development Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self‑development in lifelong learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serving as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Demonstrates leadership skills in decision making and problem solving.
Clinical and Technical Skill
Demonstrates knowledge of assigned procedures.
Participates in clinical decision making and modifies techniques based on clinical findings.
Identifies normal and abnormal anatomy; anticipates surgeon’s needs during procedures.
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care needs.
Communication
Discusses procedures and special techniques to be implemented during surgery.
Identifies any unusual instrumentation required.
Collaborates with surgical team members to plan perioperative patient care.
Critical Situations
Applies principles of aseptic technique and reports any variances to nurse leaders, also conducting reeducation of peers.
Supports peers in entering STAR reports for events.
Monitors changes in patient condition and reports concerns to appropriate team members.
Prioritizes calmly and efficiently in emergency situations.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to 90 percent of work time, including frequent lifting and positioning of patients, heavy instruments, and equipment.
Manual dexterity and visual ability necessary to grasp and hold retractors and delicate surgical 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.
Conditions of Employment
Maintains current CPR certification.
Must maintain an individual record for proper completion/accrual of Continuing Education Credits per national expectations.
GBMC Values Respect I will treat everyone with courtesy, fostering 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 and recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations.
Actively pursues learning and self‑development.
Pays attention to detail and follows through.
Accountability I will be professional in the way I act, look, and speak, taking 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, keeping people informed.
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for team success.
Addresses and resolves conflict positively.
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, protecting the patient.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and good judgment.
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients, families, and coworkers.
Results I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals, giving and accepting help to achieve them.
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.
Pay Range $26.53 - $43.50
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, education, experience, and alignment with our organizational needs.
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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