Surgical Technologist

Job Title: Surgical Technologist

Location: Brattleboro, VT

Shift Type: 8-hour or 10-hour shifts (Full-time)

On Call Requirements: Yes

Salary: $29/hour (dependent on experienceplease submit candidates with reasonable salary expectations)

Job Summary:

Surgical Technologists play a vital role as part of the surgical care team, working under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure safe and effective surgeries. They are responsible for maintaining the operating room environment, ensuring equipment functions correctly, and conducting procedures in a sterile and aseptic manner. Surgical technologists assist in a variety of surgeries and are crucial in ensuring patient safety throughout invasive surgical procedures.

Current service lines include:

• Orthopedics (active Total Joint Program)
• Endoscopy
• General Surgery
• Ob-Gyn
• Ophthalmology (Cataracts)
• Urology
• Podiatry

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist surgeons during invasive procedures by providing tools and maintaining sterile environments
• Ensure operating room safety and equipment functionality
• Apply sterile and aseptic techniques to safeguard patient health
• Collaborate with the surgical team to deliver optimal patient outcomes
• Manage surgical instruments and tools, ensuring they are sterile and ready for use
• Monitor and maintain sterile fields during surgeries
• Work across various service lines, including orthopedics, general surgery, and more

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent Required
• Completion of a surgical technology course, certificate program, or comparable experience Required
• 1-2 years of recent OR scrub experience Required
• Certification from the Association of Surgical Technologists Preferred (must obtain within 18 months of hire)
• CPR Certification Required
• At least 2 recent supervisory references Required
• Emphasis on orthopedic experience is highly preferred

Additional Information:

• Candidates must disclose any previous termination history during the submission process. Failure to disclose this information may result in the offer being rescinded.
• Highlight orthopedic experience in the candidate's resume if applicable.

Certification Requirements:

• BLS (AHA)

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Surgical Technologist to join a dynamic surgical team and contribute to high-quality patient care across various specialties.