Operating Room Surgical Technologist

Join our Operating Room team as a Surgical Technologist in a Level I Trauma Center! The Surgical Technologist functions as an active member of the surgical team in the role of the scrub person. This includes assisting the Circulator with the preparation of the O.R. suite by reviewing the preference card for the appropriate supplies, assists with the gathering of equipment and instrumentation, practices department procedures for hand scrub, gowning and gloving, accurately prepares drugs under the supervision of the Registered Nurse Circulator, sets up sterile instruments, suture and all sterile supplies and maintains sterile field of instruments and supplies during procedures. The Surgical Technologist anticipates and communicates the surgeon’s needs and has instruments & supplies readily available for use.
At Regions Hospital you’ll find a warm, diverse group of people who are committed to helping our patients – and each other. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re also committed to living our values. This means you can expect us to be your partner and treat you with dignity and respect. Join our team and make good happen!

New grads welcomed and encouraged to apply!

Work Schedule:

Regions OR has the flexibility to work with candidates on desired schedule. We have FTE options from 0.6 – 1.0 and a variety of shift options, examples indicated below. Occasional evening and night rotations expected, based on seniority.

• Overnight: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Day/evening shift: 6:45 AM – 3:00 PM or 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Evening: Shift: 3:00 – 11:00 PM

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a surgical technologist training program
• Completion of national certification exam offered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or completion within 6 months hire. Certification must be maintained during length of employment.
• CPR certification required at time of employment and every two years thereafter

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with patients, visitors, and co-workers and have knowledge of patient’s rights
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities of routine principles and practices
• Ability to interpret colorimetric determinations.
• Demonstrates the ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques
• Knowledge of patient legal rights
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and microbiology
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Knowledge of surgical instruments procedures and related supplies

Compensation:

Rate of pay is determined by hours of experience. The pay range is $31.30 - $42.58 an hour.

Benefits:

Our benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect first day of employment. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, an on-site physical therapy clinic for employees as well as an on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency.

Regions is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Company.

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