Surgical Technologist, PRN

About Us:

CenExel is a leading nationwide clinical research site and patient network serving the life sciences industry. Leading in CNS and early phase studies, our 18 science-led Centers of Excellence deliver the right patients, at the right time, in the right place. Recently acquired by BayPine Capital Partners, our research sites provide unparalleled medical and scientific support in the design and execution of clinical trials. Our world-class PIs, advanced patient engagement strategies, premium data analytics, and integrated operations optimize every step of the clinical trial process.

Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, CenExel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package to full time employees after 30 days of employment including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k.

Job Summary:

Under moderate supervision, the Surgical Technologist I is responsible for performing scrub duties for surgical procedures, including preparation for, performance during, and clean up at the end of the procedure. 

Schedule: 6 am - 3 pm, as needed. 

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Completes a company orientation program, prior to performing job responsibilities.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to OSHA standards to include but not limited to: infection control, risk management including hazardous communications and environmental safety.
• Reviews clinical protocols for assigned trials.
• Completes and maintains source documents.
• Prepares the operating room, for surgery- checking supplies, equipment, and instrumentation.
• Ensures patient comfort and safety measures are maintained.
• Turns over the operating room between cases, including sterilization as required.
• Monitors and ensures operating room is sterilized as required.
• Cleans, wraps and sterilizes instruments.
• Checks sterile room for expired supplies. Notifies OR Manager when supplies need to be ordered.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique, standard precautions, hand hygiene, transmission-based precautions, and personal protective equipment.
• Regularly attends training meetings, staff meetings, initiation meetings, study start-up meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Surgical Tech must demonstrate ability to review paperwork prior to procedure to ensure current history & physical, current medication history and other required elements are present.
• Needs mobility and ability to stand and walk for for the duration of the surgery.
• Assists the surgeon during a surgical procedure and anticipating physician and patient needs during the case.
• Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), CenExel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Preferred graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Preferred one-year experience in an operating room setting (preferably in an ambulatory surgery center).
• Valid BCLS Certification, preferred.
• Must be able to clearly communicate verbally with patients.
• Must have good interpersonal skills, demonstrated through interactions with patients, JBR staff, Sponsor representatives, etc.
• Must be self-motivated and able to perform tasks independently
• Must reflect the professional image of the company upholding the company vision in actions and demeanor.

Working Conditions

1. Indoor, Clinic environment.
2. Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking.
3. Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
4. Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.
5. On site work arrangement.

CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status.