Surgical Tech IV

Sign On Bonus: Up to $10K Bonus Based on Eligibility 

Position Summary 

Assists the surgical team to provide patient care for assigned patients under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of physical and technical requirements of surgical intervention: highly complex surgical cases/specialty resources. Acts as a resource person regarding instrumentation requirements, availability, and set up.

Able and willing to troubleshoot. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Ability to scrub more than three specialties proficiently.

Willingness to assist circulator and takes initiative to ensure availability of necessary equipment. Expert in chosen specialty area; performs all specialty procedures independently, is identified as a resource person for more than 1 specialty. Acts as preceptor to actively train new staff and participate in the orientation process, offering performance feedback to management.

Responsible for maintaining effective communication skills. Participates in monitoring and maintaining resources in specific department. Understands and contributes to the vision/mission and goals of the department.

Reports to the Clinical Manager. Has routine interaction with departmental staff, other Carondelet employees, patients, and physicians. Accountable for the prudent use of equipment and supplies. responsible for orienting new techs, float techs, and agency techs to the OR.

Responsible for justifying expenses of supply needs to budget on a monthly basis. Works in a secure department with access to areas where medications are stored. Handles and labels medications on the sterile field under the direct supervisor of licensed personnel Follows established policies and procedures relating to the ordering, receiving, storage and replenishing of medication and IV solutions.