Surgical Technologist Part Time

Hours: Fridays 6:45 am - 10:30 am 

Who we are:  

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. The Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. 

What you’ll do:  

A Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), under the supervision of the physician, will prepare supplies, equipment and instrumentation for each procedure performed. The ST will assist the physician with the maintenance of the sterile field and all sterile supplies for each procedure. The ST will assist the Materials Manager in the maintenance of the supply inventory. He/she will assist in the decontamination and reprocessing of surgical equipment. 

Responsibilities/Duties:  

• Assist physician in all in-office procedures  

• Demonstrates solid communication skills.  

• Gathers needed procedure appropriate supplies for each surgery.  

• Updates surgeon preference cards as needed.  

• Reports missing or malfunctioning equipment to the physician and leadership, and facilities manager in a timely manner.  

• Competent in the use of equipment required to perform job in a safe, efficient manner.  

• Opens surgical supplies, sets up sterile fields, maintains sterile field using aseptic technique. 

• Identifies any break in sterile technique.  

• Anticipates the surgeons needs and requests appropriate supplies prior to their immediate need.  

• Performs sharp and sponge counts according to policy.  

• Disposes of sharps and hazardous materials according to policy. Utilizes PPE.  

• Cleans procedural suite with appropriate disinfecting agents.  

• Washes and reprocesses instrumentation according to established standards and policy 

• Accurately labels on medication on the sterile field. Accounts for and verifies amounts, reporting totals to the surgeon 

• Maintains knowledge of commonly used local anesthetics, antibiotics, and topical Hemostats  

• Obtains appropriate syringes and needles for use.  

• Identifies Instruments in need of repair and gives them to Materials Manager  

• Maintains required certifications without reminder  

• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy 

Who you are: 

Qualifications:  

• Is a graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology 

• Certified as a Surgical Technologist. 

• Current BLS certification. 

What we offer:  

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities  

• Dynamic environment  

• Access to a diverse network of practitioners  

• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience     

• Competitive Compensation  

• Generous PTO   

• Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.  

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).