(Archived) Surgical Technician

Parallon is one of the healthcare industry's leading providers of business and operational services. We are uniquely equipped to provide a broad spectrum of customized services in the areas of workforce management, revenue cycle, purchasing, supply chain, technology and consulting. We offer unmatched scale, infrastructure and access with more than 165 domestic and international facilities. In the Parallon Workforce Solutions arena we are suited to offer an array of comprehensive healthcare labor management solutions to effectively reduce and manage costs, deliver higher workforce satisfaction and enhance quality patient care. Our services include strategic labor and healthcare staffing, productivity benchmarking and other advisory services as well as labor management technologies. If you are a healthcare service provider seeking answers to todays challenging problems, Parallon can help you identify opportunities for improving your processes and reducing costs. Our purpose is simple. We are committed to supporting healthcare providers to improve the health and well-being of their communities. This commitment is summarized in our company's purpose statement and values, which represent who we are as Parallon and how we interact with one another and those we serve. Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies. Hands required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery. Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. Maintains instruments in an organized manner and monitors/tracks instruments counts throughout procedures. Fulfills the essential functions of the Surgical Technologist. Expedites and organizes the preparation for unexpected events, giving direction and support to the less experienced team members. Scrubs independently on complex procedures in all specialties; handles surgical instruments, needles and sharps, and sponges; and, anticipates the needs of the surgeon in all specialties. Acts as preferred scrub person for complex cases in all service specialties that utilize highly technical equipment and complex instrumentation. Suggests and assures changes are made to the surgeons preference cards as approved to include suppli equipment, positioning devices and performs other related duties. Coordinates educational programs that may be presented internally or externally. Serves as a train the trainer for specialty equipment or instrumentation. Serves as a resource person. Performs other duties as assigned. May be required to be "on-call."