Surgical Tech Part Time Days

Primary Duties

1. Understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.

2. Conveys instruments and supplies to the surgeon as necessary, and is responsible for the maintenance of the sterile field.

3. Maintains and follows accepted hospital procedures under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.

4. Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment utilized during the surgical procedure.

5. Demonstrates ability to communicate and work effectively with other members of the surgical team.

Position Specifications

Physical demands:

· Heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs.)

· Prolonged standing/walking

· Lifts, positions, pushes and/or assists with patient transfers

· Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching

Working Conditions:

· Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances

· May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases

· Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes

· Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements

· Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases

· Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:

· High School Diploma

Preferred:

· Completion of a formal OR tech training program

· Certified as an Operating room technician

Required:

· Current BLS Certification

Shift: Days

Hours:

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.