OR Surgical Tech - Unity Hospital, Peri-Operative (Full-Time, Day/Evening (10-Hour Shifts))

The role assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures. Maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field. Demonstrates high-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to ensure that surgeries run smoothly and safely. Independently first scrubs surgical procedures in a variety of surgical specialties.

• →Prepare operating rooms by checking supplies, setting up sterile fields, and ensuring proper functioning of instruments and equipment.
• →Assist surgeons during procedures by maintaining aseptic technique, passing instruments, counting sponges/sharps, and preparing dressings.
• →Demonstrate advanced first-scrub proficiency across multiple surgical specialties (e.g., Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular) and respond effectively in emergency situations.
• →Mentor and orient new staff, students, and surgical technologists; contribute to unit goals and quality improvement initiatives.
• →Maintain required Continuing Medical Education (15 hours annually) and apply strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, and surgical practices.

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements as a Surgical Technologist:

• Graduated from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Surgical Technology program and obtain certification through a nationally accredited credentialing organization within 12 months of graduation.
• Graduated from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Qualify under the "Grandfathering Clause" by providing proof of at least one year of employment as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility between December 31, 2010, and December 31, 2014.
• Qualify under the "Hard-to-Fill Clause" by having a certification through a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization required within 24 months after employment and degree from accredited program
• Completed a military surgical technology program

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The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.