New Grad Cohort - Surgical Tech - Ambulatory Surgery Center
Core
Prepares sterile fields, assists physicians with surgical instruments and procedures, and maintains patient safety in an ambulatory surgery center.
Role type
entry-level surgical technologist
Builds
surgical cases for patients in an ambulatory surgery center
Domain
healthcare / surgical technology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
sterile field management, instrument preparation, patient advocacy, emergency response, equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
precepting new staff, cost efficiency, professional development
Technologies
surgical instruments, patient handling equipment
Responsibilities
prepare sterile field and verify instruments, assist physician with sponging/suctioning/retracting, act as preceptor for new grads, maintain on-call availability, assist in emergency situations, ensure compliance with safety policies
Seniority
entry-level, new graduate
