Surgical Technician- CVOR
About the role
Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. They work under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical Technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures
- Ensure operating room environment is safe
- Ensure equipment functions properly
- Maintain conditions that maximize patient safety during operative procedures
- Apply sterile and aseptic technique expertise
- Combine knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools/technologies to facilitate physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
- Adhere to best practices for quality and service
- Create and maintain a safe patient environment
- Contribute to a healthy work environment
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED
- Graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited school of Surgical Technology
Qualifications
- Certification in Surgical Technology (preferred)
- Twelve (12) months of experience as a Surgical Technologist (preferred)