San Juan Regional Medical Center·San Juan, Puerto Rico
The Surgical Technologist is responsible for preparing and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment within the Operating Suite. They collaborate with surgeons and the surgical team to ensure patient safety and successful surgical outcomes.
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The Surgical Technologist addresses the readiness of surgical instruments/equipment in the Operating Suite.
They are responsible for collaborating with surgeons, RN’s, and other preoperative staff to ensure a successful patient outcome.
Required Behaviors: As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values.
These values are our culture, our identity as an organization: Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks.
Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.
As a member of Peri-operative Services, we will seek to anticipate the needs of our surgeons, anesthesia, patients and peers.
Thoughtful Anticipation is the key attitude that we strive to achieve in all our interactions.
We will use this value to create a positive, helpful and supportive place for our patients to receive care.
Required Qualifications: Associate degree in Surgical Technology Knowledge of General, Ortho, Gyn, OB cases BLS Certification
Certification as Scrub Technologist Certifications specific to the OR and/or Endoscopy specialties Knowledge of Neuro, Spinal, Urology, and Vascular cases
Prepare, organize, and maintain supplies for surgical cases Assist with inventory management and managing supplies in Peri-Operative Services Maintains Sterile Technique Organizes equipment, supplies and drapes in preparation for procedure Labels medications and solutions used on the field Returns OR to ready status after each case Communicates effectively with all members of the surgical team Anticipates needs of the Surgeon Reports any and all breaks in Sterile technique Assembles Case Carts as needed Follows the direction of the surgeon, RN, Charge nurse Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship Other duties as assigned Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions: All Peri-operative Services jobs may place heavy physical demands on the employee. The amount of time that the employee is exposed to these demands will fluctuate, as there are uncontrollable variables inherent in healthcare i.e.; patient’s height and weight, patient’s level of cooperation and strength, specific clinical needs, etc. Physical Activities: All Peri-operative Services jobs may require lifting/pushing/pulling varying weights, (may exceed two hundred (200) pounds) Activities may include intermittent or prolonged: standing, walking, sitting, talking, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with arms Repetitive motions may also be required, such as: wrist/hand movements, grasping, and finger dexterity (as in typing, writing, faxing, filing papers, etc.) Work Environment: The job requires the risk of exposure to the following environmental conditions: hazardous chemicals, anesthetic agents, body fluids and waste, blood borne diseases, infectious and contagious diseases, risk of electrical/mechanical shock, risk of burns and cuts Exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements, (i.e. accidents, injuries and severe illnesses) The noise level may vary from very quiet to very loud Sensory Requirements: The employee will need to be able to hear: Alarms on equipment, fire alarms, and overhead announcements Patient/family verbal discussions Instructions and feedback from other healthcare providers The employee will need to be able to see: Focus on close-up and distant objects Distinguish colors Have intact: peripheral vision and depth perception
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Surgical Technology and possess BLS certification. Knowledge of various surgical specialties such as General, Ortho, Gyn, and OB cases is required.
Market context
Nursing roles in Puerto Rico often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed RNs who can step into patient care quickly. These positions are competitive when they require an accredited nursing degree, current RN licensure, prior experience, and added certifications such as CPR, de-escalation, and restraint training. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and experience match before applying.
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