Surgical Technologist

Position Summary:

Performs assigned scrub duties, assists with patient care and assures optimum quality patient care using a team approach.

• Performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of the Circulating RN.

• Performs assigned scrub duties

• Assists in maintenance of a clean and orderly environment

• Assists with patient care

• Communicates with charge nurses

• Participates in continuing education

• Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures

Minimum Education

Graduate of a Program for Surgical Technology -or- candidate must have had 2 years experience as a Surgical Technologist prior to the requirement of Surgical Technologist Diploma

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) - to be obtained within 30 days

Minimum Work Experience

A minimum of one-year hospital experience as an Operating Room Technician with a service orientation and the ability to understand and react effectively to the surgical needs for all patient populations.

Must-Haves

• Graduate of a ST or LPN program

• Live within 30 minutes of hospital to be on-call

• Minimum of one-year hospital experience preferred

• Prior ST experience preferred