Surgical Technologist - University Hospital

Responsibilities

• The ST performs technical skills related to interoperative patient care.
• The ST is generally assigned to perform the scrub role in various surgical procedures and also performs routine unit tasks.
• They provide emergency care measures as appropriate, and assist in meeting the patient's emotional needs.
• The ST follows universal precautions, safe handling guidelines, and all other infection control standards.
• They provide for safety/security of self and others and follow special precautions as related to patient care.
• They maintain a clean/organized perioperative unit.
• The ST promotes a positive attitude to staff, families, and patient/guests as well as maintains patient confidentiality.
• The ST is an unclassified professional staff position working under direct supervision of PCC-RN and under the general supervision of perioperative Managers.
• The ST performs all tasks in a manner that is cost effective without compromising quality of care, meets hospital continuing education and certification requirements, upholds goals and objectives of the Department of Perioperative Services.
• The ST contributes to organizational effectiveness and demonstrates career growth a development.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or possess the GED, and must have completed formal Surgical Technology Training Program.
• Previous experience in the Operating Room as Surgical Technologist is preferred.

Schedule

• The ST works variable rotating shifts as assigned.
• Call is assigned on a rotating basis.