Surgery Technician - CASUAL

Job description

OMC Core Behavior Standards:
Create Teamwork● Lead with Honesty & Integrity● Convey Compassion● Show Respect● Pursue Quality
Osceola Medical Center is committed to implementing these behavior standards as a foundation for how we hire, develop, and retain our team members. By intentionally selecting candidates whose values and behaviors align with these standards, we ensure that our mission is lived out every day, creating an environment where patients feel valued, respected, and confident that OMC is the place for all their healthcare needs.
Job Summary:
The surgical technologist is a healthcare professional who is an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
Surgical technologists are experts in the theory and application of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique to combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation and tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Responsibilities include:
• Gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.
• Performs the surgical scrub, and donning gown and gloves.
• Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure.
• Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator.
• Assists the team members with gowning and gloving.
• Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
• Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.
• Secures tubing, cords, and other sterile accessories.
• Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure.
• Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon.
• Sponges or suctions the operative site.
• Applies electrocautery to clamps or forceps on bleeders.
• Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.
• Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Performs additional counts as necessary.
• Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices.
• Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room.
• Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient.
• Working in SPD/CSR
• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.
• Working other duties and assignments within your scope, as they are delegated.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A surgical technologist has a critical role in delivering safe and efficient care to patients throughout surgical procedures. Surgical Technologists collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia personnel, product vendors, and other healthcare professionals to achieve successful surgical outcomes. They must have exceptional technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform well in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent clinical and assessment skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations
• Knowledge of surgical procedures and sterile techniques
• Proficiency in using medical equipment and instruments
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Emotional resilience and ability to handle stressful situations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare regulations and standards

Physical Requirements for the Role:
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, twist, kneel, and maintain various positions as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull surgical equipment, instrument trays, supplies, and other materials as required.
• Ability to assist with patient positioning and transfers in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Ability to maintain sufficient hand and arm strength, dexterity, and coordination to handle and manipulate surgical instruments and supplies.
• Ability to maintain visual and auditory attention sufficient to monitor the sterile field, identify instruments and supplies, and respond appropriately to verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and remain attentive during lengthy surgical procedures.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to blood, bodily fluids, surgical odors, and other conditions commonly encountered in the operating room while following appropriate infection-control and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications:
Required:
• Graduate of operating room technician program or military operating room training and/or minimum of 2 years varied operating room scrubbing experience, preferably with orthopedic experience and ambulatory surgery experience.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of Operating Room experience
• Basic knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Office, Censitrac and EPIC
• Able to effectively read, write, and speak English.
• Able to calculate medication doses and other medication-related calculations.
• Able to work in a fast-based environment.
• Can adapt to rapidly changing workloads due to changes in the surgery census. Can frequently and consistently make sound judgements.
• Works well in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Works well under pressure and meet multiple and competing deadlines.
• Current BLS required

Preferred:
• National Board Certification
• Robotic experience

Work Environment:
This position involves frequent interaction with patients, surgeons, nurses, anesthesia personnel, and other healthcare professionals. It requires working in a fast-paced environment and may involve prolonged periods of standing, frequent movement, and responding promptly to changing patient and procedural needs.
The work environment may include exposure to blood, bodily fluids, infectious materials, medications, chemicals, surgical odors, and medical equipment.
Successful leadership candidates will demonstrate the ability to:
• Model and reinforce respect and dignity by setting clear expectations for professional behavior and addressing concerns promptly with team members.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability by taking responsibility for decisions, following through on commitments, and holding themselves and others accountable for results and behaviors.
• Lead through change effectively by responding positively to change, communicating clearly, and actively supporting new initiatives while guiding teams through transitions.
• Build and sustain a culture of trust and collaboration by fostering open communication, encouraging teamwork across disciplines, and creating an environment of psychological safety.
• Champion OMC’s mission and values by consistently aligning decisions, priorities, and actions with organizational goals and behavior standards.

Why Join OMC?
At OMC, we don’t just hire for skills—we hire for behaviors that align with our mission. We invest in team members who are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and in the communities we serve.
Osceola Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.