Description OR TECH *Safety Sensitive Job Full-Time Monday - Friday Plus Call We are looking for a capable and self-assured surgical tech to join our growing medical facility. As a surgical tech, you will assist surgeons, registered nurses, and other members of the surgical team in the operating room. Our ideal candidate is a team player who can complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Surgical Tech Duties and Responsibilities • Maintain the sterile field throughout surgical procedures • Scrub arms and hands according to established protocol • Assist the surgical team with scrubbing in and putting on gloves and masks • Pass surgical instruments to surgeons as needed during surgical procedures • Hold retractors and complete additional tasks at surgeon’s request during procedures • Handle tissue specimens obtained for laboratory analysis • Count sponges, rags, needles, and instruments before, during, and after procedures • Following surgeries, wash and sterilize all medical instruments and equipment • Clean, organize and restock the operating room following surgical procedures • Supply fluids for use during operations, including blood, glucose, plasma, and saline • Prepare patients for surgical procedures • Monitor patient’s’ vital signs throughout surgery • Ensure proper operation of equipment such as lights and suction machines • Offer technical assistance to the surgical team: surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists Requirements • Associate of Science degree in surgical technology or related field or • Completion of vocational certificate program in surgical technology or • Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or • Two years of experience in a similar position or LPN Preferred • The applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent and must have a valid BLS Certification.