About the role
Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Position Summary • Responsible for preparing the operating room and patient for the procedure. Education • High School diploma or equivalent Licenses and Certification • Non-Certified: Graduate of OR technician program, accredited through ARC/STSA or on the job training; military experience as technician or LPN; dental assistant; ophthalmologist technician; medical assistant. All on the job training or military must show evidence of training by training facility, physician in charge or military command officer. • Certified: Successfully pass the Certified Surgical Technologist exam through NBSTSA or NCCT • Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate Experience and Skills • Technical Experience: 6 months or specialized training for non-certified or on the job and military training Role Specific Responsibilities • Assists in transportation and positioning of patients • Assists in assembling and dismantling of tables and instruments before and after procedure • Prepares patient and room for the planned surgical procedures. • Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures • Completes skin preparation and draping • Assist Surgeon with gowning and gloving • Assist surgeon by passing instruments and suture • Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and sponges • Applies dressings and bandages as needed • Assists in identifying, collecting, and caring for specimens. • Decontaminates instruments (point of use cleaning), supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately • Aids in the efficient turnover of the operating room for next cases • Monitors and restocks supplies Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $23.19 To $35.94 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits