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About The Position
A Surgical Technician provides essential surgical support under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Clinical Supervisor. The role collaborates with the surgical team, assists the surgeon with instrumentation needs, and serves as a liaison among the physician, patient, and family members. The Surgical Technician may also orient new personnel, provide call coverage, attend team meetings, assist general surgery as needed, and participate in interdisciplinary or departmental committees. The successful candidate demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for general procedures in accordance with patients’ chronological age, developmental age, and psycho-social maturity. Candidates must complete approximately 60 Net Learning modules within one week of confirmation. The position is located at a facility in the city of [City, State].
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician School or an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing.
- For Surgical Technician school graduates: at least 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technician, including at least 1 year of travel or temporary experience.
- For Licensed Practical Nursing school graduates: 1 year of surgical technician experience is required.
- Required Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.
- Experience in orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery/orthopedic spine, general surgery/robotic surgery, urology/gynecology, and vascular surgery.
Nice To Haves
- Passage of the National Surgical Technician Certification Exam is preferred.
- For graduates of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing, 2 years of surgical technician experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in surgical procedures by providing appropriate instruments and supplies.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient care.
- Act as a liaison between the physician, patient, and family.
- Participate in the orientation of new staff members.
- Cover on-call requirements as needed.
- Attend team meetings and contribute to discussions.
- Assist in general surgery and other departments as needed.
- Engage in departmental committees as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
