Certified Surgical Technician at Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

Michigan City, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical Assistance, Patient Transport, Specimen Handling, Environmental Cleanliness, Instrument Preparation, Medication Measurement, Safety Procedures, Surgical Scrubbing, Count Maintenance, Patient Verification, Sterilization, Operating Room Preparation, Technical Assistance, Post-Procedure Clean Up, Biohazard Disposal, Basic Life Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus 3500 Franciscan Way Michigan City, Indiana 46360 The Surgical Technologist performs various tasks supporting perioperative services, including preparation of operating room, transport of patients, supplies, equipment, and specimens. This position assists surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other members of an operating room team by preparing patients for their procedures, sterilizing equipment, and maintaining environmental cleanliness before, during, and after surgical procedures. This position, also, provides technical assistance to surgeons by anticipating and passing instruments, assuring the functioning of instruments, and keeping instruments free of debris during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technologist measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and other solutions. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Post-Procedure Clean Up Assists in the clean up of surgical environment after a procedure, ensuring the operating room is cleaned and set up for turnover to the next procedure. Removes equipment from surgery room and follows proper procedure to dispose of contaminated equipment and supplies. Handles and disposes of sharps, biohazardous waste, regular trash, and contaminated linens according to procedures and policies. Transport Assists in transporting patients, as required. Specimens Assists with handling specimens in accordance with unit policy and procedure, as required. Counts and Circulating Maintains awareness of items that require counts and assists the circulating nurse with the count process. Surgical Assistance Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure. Patient and Site Verification Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out the procedure to ensure correct patient and site. Surgical Instrument Prep Prepares for surgical procedures by obtaining appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment and appropriate records for specific surgical procedures; opens surgical supplies/equipment, cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization process and restocks pre-operative carts. Environment Safety Provides a safe procedural environment by recognizing and responding to life-threatening situations. Surgical Scrub Scrubs basic surgical and some complex procedures for general, orthopedic, ob/gyn, genitourinary, otorhinolaryngology, neurosurgical procedures, and other surgical procedures. CALL REQUIRED - within 30 minutes QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma/GED Required 2 years Surgical Experience Preferred Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association within 90 Days Required and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Required NBSTSA TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.

Responsibilities

The Certified Surgical Technician performs various tasks supporting perioperative services, including preparation of the operating room and assisting surgeons during procedures. This role involves maintaining environmental cleanliness, handling instruments, and ensuring patient safety throughout the surgical process.