Surgical Tech - Hospital / Inpatient - 15632915
About The Position
Surgical technologists prepare the operating room, including the sterile field, setting up surgical equipment, supplies and solutions. During surgery, surgical technologists pass instruments, fluids and supplies to the surgeon and prepare and manage surgical equipment. Surgical technologists simultaneously manage the sterile field and specimens. Surgical technologists perform a count of sponges and supplies to prevent foreign retained objects. Surgical technologists are certified following successful completion of a CAAHEP-accredited program or other programmatically-accredited surgical technology program and the national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Requirements
- Certified following successful completion of a CAAHEP-accredited program or other programmatically-accredited surgical technology program
- National Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Responsibilities
- Prepare the operating room, including the sterile field
- Set up surgical equipment, supplies and solutions
- Pass instruments, fluids and supplies to the surgeon
- Prepare and manage surgical equipment
- Manage the sterile field and specimens
- Perform a count of sponges and supplies to prevent foreign retained objects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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