Surgical Technologist Certified

Position Summary

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in performing basic and specific surgical technician skills related to the role.
• Affords assistance to the RN, Surgeon, Anesthesiologist, Physician Assistant, and Perfusionist in the delivery of perioperative nursing care delineated by pre-operative and post-operative functions.
• Demonstrates safe medication management within the operative field.
• Maintains a safe patient care environment.
• Responds to real or simulated emergency and disaster situations according to established procedure.
• Demonstrates competency in the utilization of specified equipment required for patient care.
• Affords responsibility for the development of surgeon specific preference cards.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining knowledge base and skills through continuing education and other learning experiences.
• Functions as assistant in cardiovascular procedures and as a first scrub or assistant in other specialties.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards, as evidenced by observation, documentation, and peer feedback.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from an approved program for OR Technologists or minimum three years experience as a Surgery Technologist
• Certification as an Operating Room Technologist, if not current must be obtained within six (6) months of hire/transfer
• CPR issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26003873
• Daily Work Times: 08:48am - 09:18pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes