Surgical Technician - Float Pool East Region at Atlas Healthcare Partners

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical Instruments, Aseptic Technique, Universal Precautions, Patient Care, Operating Room Support, Emergency Response, Communication, Organizational Skills, Manual Dexterity, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Equipment Operation, Supply Management, Infection Control

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Come join our Float Pool team at Atlas Healthcare Partners where culture is the foundation. At Atlas Healthcare Partners, you will join a supportive team who is always willing to lend a hand. You will enjoy working alongside leaders who truly listen to your feedback, value your ideas, and actively participate in making your work experience rewarding. This is a PRN position that requires travel between multiple facilities within the Phoenix area. We operate our outpatient surgery centers Monday through Friday with no weekends and no call. We ask for a minimum commitment of 4 shifts a month so that your schedule remains flexible. We utilize easy scheduling software along with our personal staffing office for your ease of scheduling shifts you want to work. Pay Class: PRN Pay Type: Hourly POSITION SUMMARY This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs. Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery. Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Participates in counting of sharps, instruments and sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case. Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate. Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms. May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day. NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None DIRECTLY REPORTING None TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY This position follows safety procedures in regards to medication labeling, appropriate handling of specimens, appropriate handling of sharps, time-out procedure, radiation and laser safety, infection control, assembling and disassembling instruments. Participates in emergency call rotation. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, and nursing staff. External customers may include practicing physicians and patient families. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS DP - Typical Direct Patient Care environment: Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently. Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs. Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision. Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects. Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair. May be required to lift up to 75 pounds. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids. Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone. May require periodic use of computer, phone and general office equipment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED required. BLS required. Where applicable, must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations. The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or 2 years of operating room experience.

Responsibilities

The Surgical Technician prepares for surgical procedures by selecting and placing instruments and supplies, ensuring they are in good working order. They assist during surgeries by passing instruments, retracting tissue, and maintaining aseptic technique.