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Bayhealth

Surgical Technologist

Bayhealth, Dover, Delaware, United States, 19904

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Overview Join Bayhealth as a Surgical Technologist at the Kent Campus Hospital.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans

Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision

Disability and Life Insurance options

On Site Child Care

Educational Reimbursement

Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts

Critical Care Coverage and additional voluntary benefits

Location & Status Location: Kent Campus Hospital

Status: Full Time 72 Hours

Shift: Variable

Salary Range: $26.35 - $39.52 per hour

General Summary The surgical technologist handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgeon and maintaining a sterile field.

Responsibilities

Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure.

Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.

Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure.

Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon.

Sponges or suctions the operative site.

Applies electrocautery to clamps or forceps on bleeders.

Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.

Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon.

Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.

Performs additional counts as necessary.

Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices.

Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.

Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.

Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room.

Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient.

Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.

All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credentials, and Experience

High School Diploma or GED.

Basic Life Support (BLS) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) within 18 months of hire.

Must be eligible to obtain certification through either a Surgical Technology program completion, 2 years of verifiable full‑time experience within the last 5 years, or TS‑C through NCCT.

Preferred: 1 year of hospital experience.

Preferred Education, Credentials, and Experience

Certificate program or Associate Degree in Surgical Technology.

ASST or Certified Surgical Technologist credential.

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