Job Description
Job Description
SUMMARY
The Senior Surgical Technician assumes responsibility and accountability for the preparation of operating rooms for surgery and / or invasive procedures.
Performs a variety of technical duties during complex and extensive surgical procedures. He / she follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives and safety standards and may assist the surgeons during the procedure within his / her scope of practice.
The Senior Surgical Tech is also responsible for training, mentoring and orientation of other Surgical Technicians. He / she maintains aseptic techniques when indicated, maintains correct count of instruments, sutures and sponges and labels specimens correctly in accordance with the policy.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum Experience : 4 years of previous experience as a Surgical Technologist for complex procedures required; previous experience with training and orienting other Surgical Technologists is required.
- Certification of Surgical Technologist preferred.
- Required License / Certifications : BLS card provided by AHA; ABM / MAB / CPI certificate within 90 days upon hire and annually thereafter.
- Has full command (verbal and written) of the English language.
- Physical Requirements : Possesses the physical abilities, including heavy lifting, and perceptive acuity, e.g., visual, hearing, to satisfactorily perform all direct and indirect patient care functions.
Review physical activities and working conditions for this position.
Benefits :
- Medical, dental and vision coverage is provided for all full time and part time employees*
- Medical is 100% employer paid including dependents*
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life and AD&D
- 401k plan with company match
- Generous PTO plan*
- Pet Insurance Discount Program*
- Employee Discount Program*
- Per diem staff ineligible