Surgical Technologist - Part-time - Deptford Surgery Center (Finance)

The Surgical Technologist is an unlicensed person who works under the supervision of a surgeon, registered nurse (RN), or other surgical personnel, to help ensure the operating room environment is safe, equipment functions properly and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. They handle the instruments, medications and supplies necessary to do the procedure.

Position is part-time, 40 hours biweekly

Responsibilities:

Ability to scrub on all procedures using proper aseptic technique.

Check case supplies/instruments needed and set up for essential instruments /supplies per surgical case..

Wear appropriate PPE for every procedure.

Have water available during procedure to clean dirty instruments; flush cannulated instruments; spray with enzymatic cleaner at the end of the procedure.

Utilize preference cards for checking cases.

Prepare and handle specimens properly.

Maintain vigilant observation of sterile table and identify any breaks in technique and compromise of sterility.

Account for all instruments, sponges and equipment used during the procedure.

Prepare and handle all specimens properly

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• Certified surgical technologist required
• American Heart Association BLS required