Job Summary
The Surgical Technician plays a vital role in the operating room by working alongside the perioperative team to ensure a sterile environment is consistently maintained. They assist surgeons throughout surgical procedures and contribute significantly to patient safety and infection control practices.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the surgical team to set up and uphold sterile surgical fields.
- Assist surgeons during surgical procedures by providing necessary instruments and supplies.
- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols to maintain a safe operating environment.
- Support patient safety by accurately counting instruments and ensuring correct positioning of patients.
Qualifications
- A degree in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing is required.
- 0-2 years of relevant experience in a surgical setting is desirable.
- A Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification is mandatory.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential.
Community Health Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
