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Certified Surgical Technician (PRN)
Novamed · Forty
Job description
About the role
We are seeking a Certified Surgical Technician (PRN) to join our operating‑room team on an as‑needed basis. The successful candidate will support surgeons, nurses and other staff by preparing the surgical environment, handling instruments and ensuring patient safety throughout procedures.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain medical equipment, sterile drapes, and solutions for each surgery.
- Assist with patient preparation, including washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
- Transport and position patients on the operating table and apply sterile drapes.
- Pass instruments, hold retractors, cut sutures, and count sponges, needles, and supplies.
- Operate sterilizers, lights, suction machines, and other diagnostic equipment.
- Handle, label, and dispose of specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Support post‑operative patient transfer to recovery and restock the operating room.
- Assist the Materials Manager with supply ordering and charge entry.
Required profile
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
- Certification to perform CPR.
- At least 2 years of experience in a surgical or related clinical setting.
- Ability to work under supervision of physicians and registered nurses.
Required skills
- CPR certification
- Surgical instrument preparation and handling
- Sterile technique and drape setup
- Patient positioning and preparation
- Vital‑sign monitoring
- Instrument passing and retractor use
- Suture cutting and counting of supplies
- Specimen handling and labeling
- Operation of sterilizers, suction and diagnostic equipment
What we offer
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Equal employment opportunity and workforce diversity commitment
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