The Surgical Technician/Tissue Processing Technician is responsible for the sterilization of surgical equipment, arrange surgical equipment and adjust medical tools to ensure that the surgical devices are functioning properly.nnEssential Duties and Responsibilities:nnPlaces equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructionsnnAssists team members to place and position patient on tablennScrubs arms and hands and dons gown and glovesnnAids team to don gowns and glovesnnMaintains supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operationnnHands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other tasks as directed by the surgeon during operation.nnPuts dressings on patient following surgerynnCounts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operationnnWashes and sterilizes equipment, using germicides and sterilizersnnCleans operating roomnnPerforms other duties as assigned/necessarynnMinimum Requirements:nnSurgical Technologist certification as applicable per state and/or client requirementnnOne year experience as a Surgical Technician preferred (Tissue Processing Technologist – only)nnDegree in biology related field which includes a degree / certification as a Surgical Technologist preferrednnComplies with all relevant professional standards of practicennParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicablennCurrent CPR if applicablennTB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicablennCurrent Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)nnMust meet all federal, state and local requirementsnnSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable to job sitennUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirementsnnAbility to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is requirednnComputer proficiency requirednnMust be at least 18 years of agennBenefitsnnAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:nnCompetitive pay & weekly paychecksnnHealth, dental, vision, and life insurancenn401(k) savings plannnAwards and recognition programsnn*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.nnAbout AmergisnnAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.nnAmergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.