CVOR Surg Tech

The Surgical Technician/Tissue Processing Technician isresponsible for the sterilization of surgical equipment, arrange surgicalequipment and adjust medical tools to ensure that the surgical devices arefunctioning properly. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arrangesinstruments, according to instructions

Assists team members to place and position patient on table

Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves

Aids team to don gowns and gloves

Maintains supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood,and glucose for use during operation

Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors,cuts sutures, and performs other tasks as directed by the surgeon duringoperation.

Puts dressings on patient following surgery

Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and afteroperation

Washes and sterilizes equipment, using germicides andsterilizers

Cleans operating room

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

Surgical Technologist certification as applicable per stateand/or client requirement

One year experience as a Surgical Technician preferred(Tissue Processing Technologist – only)

Degree in biology related field which includes a degree /certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.