Surgical Tech

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Full-time, Day Shift

• $5,000 sign‑on bonus
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with matching
• Student loan repayment: up to $10,000
• Educational assistance
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off available

The Surgical Technician collaborates with the surgeon and perioperative team to deliver high‑quality patient care during surgical procedures. This role prepares and maintains sterile surgical fields, assists with procedures, and ensures instruments and supplies are used appropriately. The Surgical Technician adheres to infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies to support optimal patient outcomes.

• Prepare and maintain the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring all equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly organized and available, applying principles of universal precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Assist the surgical team by anticipating the needs of the surgeon and passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handle surgical instruments according to their instructions for use and ensure proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
• Perform point‑of‑use cleaning and carefully handle instruments in compliance with infection control and professional standards. Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
• Assist in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods to ensure safety and comfort during procedures.
• Maintain and update physician preference cards, ensuring accurate supplies and instruments are available for procedures.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols.
• Contribute to perioperative team efficiency by restocking supplies, returning equipment to storage, and ensuring operating rooms are ready for subsequent cases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

• Technical school graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required OR Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required.
• 0–2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required.

• Knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic techniques.
• Strong understanding of sterilization methods and infection prevention practices.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly and effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the perioperative team.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure procedural accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high‑pressure environment while maintaining professionalism.

• BCLS – Basic Life Support required.
• CST – Certified Surgical Technologist preferred.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care