Surgical Tech II

Job title: Surgical Tech II

About the Role Join Eisenhower Health as a Surgical Tech II. You will perform the duties of a scrub person; prepare supplies for cases, set up and maintain the sterile field, pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon, and ready used instruments for the cleaning and re-sterilization process. This role supports operating room efficiency and patient safety.

What You'll Do

• Demonstrate compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and report suspected violations.
• Maintain aseptic technique according to Surgical Services policies.
• Anticipate surgeon’s needs by reviewing preference cards, procuring supplies prior to start, and staying attentive to case progression.
• Prepare supplies, room setup and equipment for cases; maintain orderly instrument table and sterile field.
• Verify and label medications and irrigations on the back table with the nurse.
• Maintain and document accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the nurse.
• Accurately identify surgical specimens and transfer to the nurse.
• Prepare instruments for cleaning and re-sterilization.
• Assist with putting away supplies and room turnover.
• Provide leadership for unit-level projects to correct safety/clinical quality deficiencies; lead/implement changes at the unit level.
• Contribute to maximum efficiency of the surgical lineup to adhere to start times.
• Contribute to cost effectiveness by judicious use of supplies; assist with developing processes to improve cost containment and reduce waste.
• Remain current with new intraoperative techniques and equipment through unit-based and continuing education.
• Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff; coach team to anticipate resources; act as a preceptor to new staff and students.
• Participate in department projects; assist in developing policies, procedures and protocols at the department level.
• Accept responsibilities.

What We're Looking For

• Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information.
• Ability to scrub for procedures without assistance within assigned areas.
• Ability to take call independently and respond for all specialties within assigned area(s).
• Advanced knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical technique.
• Advanced knowledge related to OR emergency situations.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of the surgical environment regarding traffic patterns and contamination of the sterile field.

Nice to Have

• Experience coaching and mentoring new staff; ability to serve as a preceptor to students and new employees.
• Commitment to ongoing education and participation in unit-based and continuing education programs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $27.75 - $41.94 per hour
• Hours: 40 per week
• Benefits information not listed in the posting.