Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! SURGICAL TECHNICIAN EXTERN Location Name *Southlake Campus Location US-IN-Merrillville ID 2025-12424 Category Healthcare - Non-Nursing Position Type Days FTE 0.8 Overview

Job Summary

Under direction and supervision of a surgical technician, surgical technician extern provides assistance to surgeon by passing instruments, assuring the functioning of instruments, and keeping instruments free of debris during surgical procedures.  Shares responsibility for patient safety in accordance with the policy and procedure for sponge, needle, and instrument counts.

Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Under direction and supervision of surgical technician)

Performs scrubbing duties, according to standards, for all surgical preparation, for all specialties, including but not limited to General, Gynecology, Urology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, and Plastic/ENT.Sets up the operating room in accordance with instructions and physician requests.Ensures the operating room is cleaned and set up for turn over for the next procedure.Restocks rooms with supplies. Notifies leadership if items are running short, or if there are any quality problems.Organizes equipment, and ensures equipment is placed in orderly, neat and clean area, for use by physicians and other staff.Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned.

 

Qualifications

Job Specific (Minimum Requirements)

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.Ability to work under required deadlines and schedules, while being flexible to special requests and projects.Ability to professionally handle stressful situations.Excellent verbal communication skills.Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and positive attitude.

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology Program is Required     High School Diploma/GED equivalent in General Studies is Required

Experience

Additional experience - Enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technology Program

Certifications and Licensures

License/Certification is Required upon graduationCertified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation is Required

 

Model of Care and Conduct

Methodist Hospitals strives for excellence and insists on high standards of conduct and performance in everything we do. Our Model of Care and Conduct is designed to create a positive work environment which Methodist desires for all employees. This is foundational to the high level of patient, family and physician satisfaction we strive for each day. As part of all position’s duties at Methodist Hospitals, all employees are responsible to conduct themselves in accordance with the Model of Care and Conduct and will be evaluated according to these standards of behavior.

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