Surgical Technologist

Summit Orthopedics is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join their team. The role involves working as an integral member of the surgical team, combining knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of sterile techniques in the surgical suite.
• Prepares the operating room, sterile field/table for planned procedure.
• Follows standard procedures/protocols in the preparation of the environment for the surgical procedure.
• Anticipate needs of the surgical team and provide appropriate instrumentation when needed.
• Confines/contains contaminated instrumentation and equipment.
• Participates in all events required to positively identify the correct patient, the correct planned procedure, and the correct surgical site.
• Verifies the presence of correct implants, as needed, prior to beginning procedure.
• Segregates hazardous waste and disposes of it correctly.
• May assist in the reprocessing of surgical instrumentation, if qualified to do so.
• Cleans operating room per facility requirements.
• Maintains physician preference cards as up-to-date.
• Accurately and promptly completes unusual occurrence reporting when necessary.
• Participates in the evaluation of new supplies and equipment and instrumentation.
• Accepts and understands the role of the CST in emergency situations.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan