Surgical Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Surgical Team members, responsible for the handling or surgical instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during general surgical procedures.
• Ensures understanding of assigned surgical procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the assigned surgical team.
• Also provides service support related to patient preparation, patient transport, building services and assisting surgical care team with specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs. Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.

Required Certification & Licensure:

• Current BLS certification required or become BLS certified within one month of start date.

Skills:

• Physical ability to lift and move patients.
• Physical ability to push, pull and/or lift case carts, instrument trays and equipment.
• Able to work in a patient care area environment which may include exposure to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, potential exposure to information, hazardous gases.
• Prolonged standing and walking.

Schedule Notes:

• Unit: Operating Room – Cardiac Experience
• Required: Must have at least 1 year of prior cardiac OR experience in a hospital setting.
• Cardiac scrub experience is required. Must have at least 1+ years of strong recent ST experience