Surgical Technologist - Perioperative Services
Good Samaritan
Summary
Provides patient care for the unit/department by optimizing operations and organizational efficiencies while promoting a world class environment.
Job description
Job Summary
Provides patient care for the unit/department by optimizing operations and organizational efficiencies while promoting a world class environment.
Essential Job Duties
- Maintain sterility during surgical procedures.
- Communicate and collaborate with RN and other multidisciplinary departments to coordinate the appropriate care for the surgical patients in the most efficient and highest quality manner.
- Follow all relevant federal requirements, AORN standards, The Joint Commission standards, and hospital policies and procedures, when caring for the patient and performing other tasks.
- Participate in unit and hospital wide Performance Improvement activities.
- Provides direction and collaborates with team members to support a healthy work environment.
- Provide education and be a resource to other staff members, students and new orientees.
- Pursue lifelong education, staying current on professional changes and best practices of surgical technique.
- Be a community leader and represent the surgical technologist profession beyond the walls of Good Samaritan.
- Maintain yearly hospital wide and unit specific competencies.
- Be responsible for your time and documentation of call sheets.
- Maintain financial responsibility in helping to stay within the unit's budget.
- Communicate any issues with equipment and supplies with charge nurse, manager and inventory coordinator.
- Actively participate in the Unit Base Council.
Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited surgical technician program
- Certification in Surgical Technology required
- Previous hospital or healthcare experience
- Clinical experience
- Basic Life Support
Company overview
Good Samaritan is a network of community hospitals and healthcare facilities that have been serving patients across multiple regions in the United States for over a century. These healthcare institutions are known for providing comprehensive medical services with a strong focus on compassionate, patient-centered care. The Good Samaritan hospitals typically operate as acute care facilities offering specialized services including cardiology, orthopedics, trauma care, oncology, women's health, and emergency medicine. Many locations feature advanced medical technology and specialized centers of excellence, such as comprehensive stroke centers, Level II and III trauma centers, and specialized surgical facilities. These hospitals are deeply integrated into their local communities, often serving as regional healthcare hubs that provide accessible medical care to diverse populations. With employee counts typically ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 staff members across various locations, Good Samaritan facilities maintain a commitment to clinical excellence, professional development, and community health improvement. The organization emphasizes values of patient respect, integrity, dignity, and excellence in all aspects of healthcare delivery.