Surgical Technician- Full time
About The Position
A surgical technologist is responsible for assisting the surgeon in the pediatric intraoperative phase utilizing AORN and OSA standards of practice. Collaborates with other healthcare team members to meet the patients/families needs in a cost-effective manner. Provides customer service for the patients/families, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare team members. Functions as a team player and practices open communication with a positive flexible attitude. Assists in meeting departmental goals by participating in quality improvement activities. Functions as a role model, change agent, education, coaching, and patient advocate. The role of the surgical technologist includes maintaining sterile technique, preparing for each procedure with age appropriate instrumentation and supplies, utilizing physicians preference cards, and passing instrumentation. Any budgeted position may be required to take call in accordance with the departmental policy. Position will require working both main and south campuses.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technical school.
- Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology OR High School Diploma/GED plus Certification of Completion in Surgical Technology.
- CPR certification preferred at hire, but must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date.
Responsibilities
- Assisting the surgeon in the pediatric intraoperative phase utilizing AORN and OSA standards of practice.
- Collaborating with other healthcare team members to meet the patients/families needs in a cost-effective manner.
- Providing customer service for the patients/families, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
- Maintaining sterile technique.
- Preparing for each procedure with age appropriate instrumentation and supplies.
- Utilizing physicians preference cards.
- Passing instrumentation.
- Taking call in accordance with the departmental policy (if required for budgeted positions).
- Participating in quality improvement activities.
- Functioning as a role model, change agent, educator, coach, and patient advocate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
