Surgical Technologist (Day)

Company: Hired by Matrix
Location: Charleston
Posted on: May 4, 2024

Job Description:

Do you want more than just another job? Are you ready to team up with an organization that values your contributions? Then Hired by Matrix is for you! Working with some of the US' premier companies, we excel at connecting candidates with positive cultures and dynamic teams. We even go the extra mile with our signature Consultant Appreciation Program (CAP) to help them in their future job searches. Hired by Matrix has provided talent solutions to enhance organizations' team capacities for over three decades. As a full-service search firm, we partner with companies across industries, including Financial Services, Fintech, Consumer Goods and Services, Security and Logistics, Pharmaceutical / Biotech, Technology, Automotive, Engineering, and Healthcare. At-a-Glance: Are you ready to build your career by joining a healthcare provider If so, our client is hiring a Surgical Technologist (Day)! What You'll Do:

• Serve as first assistant to Vascular Surgeon(s) during surgery.
• Ensure the availability and functioning of surgical equipment used in surgical procedures.
• Transport patient to and from operating room, preps patient prior to surgery, serves as first or second assistant to the surgeon during the surgical procedure.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and/or irregular working hours.
• Surgical team including surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, scrub techs and perfusionists.
• Some interaction with other health care providers.
• Minimal verbal interaction with patients and families.
• Harvest saphenous vein for performance of CABG at the direction of the primary surgeon and assist with the placement of extracorporeal circulation.
• Duties also include placing sutures, operating staplers, opening and closing incisions, applying dressings, positioning and prepping the patient, aspirating and sponging fluids, wound and organ retention, and any other activity as directed by the surgeon
• Ensure the operating room has all the equipment required for specific procedures and obtains x-rays and medical records for the physician's review.
• Ensure the work environment is free of unsafe conditions, clutter and practices.
• Evaluates work conditions to ensure safe practices, infection control policies and procedures and life and fire safety programs are met.
• Transport patients to the operating room with the assistance of the circulating nurse or the anesthesiologist.
• Perform surgical preps including draping patient as appropriate for surgical procedure.
• Assure all patient charges are tracked and accounted for properly.
• Maintain service records and reports for administrative and regulatory purposes and monitor inventory levels and supply usage to ensure efficient and cost-effective utilization of resources.
• Anticipates/plans for regulatory changes and space needs affecting the service.
• Identifies need for program expansion and development to improve services to customers (patients, physicians and community).
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required. What You'll Bring:
  • Minimum Qualifications:
    • Must meet one of the following Education and Experience qualifications:
    • LPN or with three years of experience as a LPN and certification as a Surgical First Assist.
    • Surgical Technologist with three years of experience as a Surgical Technologist and certification as a Surgical First Assist and a Surgical Technologist.
    • High School Education/GED with completion of Surgical First Assist Program and five years of Surgical First Assistant experience and certification as a Surgical First Assist.
    • Licensure/Certification:
      • Certified surgical assistant, certified surgical technologist and clinical licensures as appropriate with the above Education.
      • Holds current certification by the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist as a first assistant or the National Surgical Assistant Association on the Certification of Surgical Assistants or any entity approved by the National Association of Surgical Technologists (AST).
      • Surgical Technologist must also hold a Surgical Technologist certification.
      • Current certification American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
      • Clinical experience as a surgical assistant is preferred.
      • Certifications & Licenses: BLS - AHA.
      • Completed High School (Diploma or GED) is required.
      • 40 hrs. in a week, 8 hrs. in a day 5 day in a week.
      • Shift - with 2-3 weekday calls and every 3rd weekend call.
      • This request requires that they be a certified 1st assistant will only consider candidate who is skilled with endoscopic vein harvesting.
      • Knowledge of:
        • Extensive knowledge of the clinical aspects of surgery.
        • Anatomy and physiology.
        • Basic patient care.
        • Organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.
        • Common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
        • Skilled in:
          • Preparing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and co-workers.
          • Applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of care to provide on-going patient care.
          • Identifying problems and recommending solutions.
          • Preparing and maintaining records and writing reports.
          • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, hospitals, medical staff and the public.
          • Preparing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and co-workers.
          • Ability to:
            • Analyze situations and apply critical thinking.
            • Communicate clearly.
            • React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
            • React calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Position Type: Contract Get in Touch: We want to hear from you! If you think you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Harkishan at to learn more. Who We Are:Since 1986, Hired by Matrix, Inc. has improved our candidates' lives with exciting job opportunities that provide outstanding career advancement. Hired by Matrix offers our contract professionals competitive salaries, benefits after 60 days, and a 401k option with a company match after one year. Hired by Matrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proud to be certified as both a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise and a Woman-Owned Small Business. Connect with us on LinkedIn today and learn more about how HbM can change your career: Check out our Career Center:

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