Surgical Technologist

About the role

Under the Perioperative leader, assumes responsibility and accountability for assuring quality care as a health care team member within the Perioperative environment. The scope of responsibility includes anticipating, planning for, and responding to the needs of the patient, surgeon, and other team members.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, patient families, coworkers, and physicians.
• Must have current certified surgical technologist certification; or obtain certification within 12 months completion of a degree from an accredited school of surgical technology; or must provide evidence of employment as a certified surgical technologist prior to July 1, 2009; or must be a current valid licensed practitioner providing evidence of employment as a surgical technologist.
• Certification must be renewed every four years. Completes required 15 CEU credits annually.
• Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent GED.
• Must be a graduate of a Surgical Technologist program or must provide evidence of employment as a Surgical Technologist prior to July 1, 2009.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A working knowledge of general computer skills and applications.
• Able to lift 50 pounds; 100 pounds shared lifting.

Skills

• Confidentiality of patient information.
• Computer skills and applications.
• Lifting and sharing heavy loads.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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