Surgical Technician
About The Position
General Summary Under the supervision of the registered nurse, assist in care and service to the patient in the operating room. Assist in preparing and maintaining sterile and un-sterile supplies and equipment. Essential Functions Assist in the planning and preparation for intra operative nursing care of patient Assist in providing optimum assurance of safe environment Assist in maintaining a high degree of efficiency of instruments, supplies and equipment by proper cleaning, care, utilization and sterilization as directed Maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, physicians and all other personnel Maintain professional growth Perform duties of the scrub nurse as assigned May be delegated responsibility or given special assignments by the nurse manager or registered nurse Perform other related duties as directed for the efficient operation of the Surgery Center
Requirements
- Minimum of one year experience in an operating room with experience in a variety of surgical procedures
- Current BCL certification
- Interpersonal skills
- Able to withstand long and strenuous periods of work which include extensive walking, standing, and varied body motions
- Able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance
Nice To Haves
- Certification by the American Association of Surgical Technologists
- Graduate of a recognized surgical technologist program
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning and preparation for intra operative nursing care of patient
- Assist in providing optimum assurance of safe environment
- Assist in maintaining a high degree of efficiency of instruments, supplies and equipment by proper cleaning, care, utilization and sterilization as directed
- Maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, physicians and all other personnel
- Maintain professional growth
- Perform duties of the scrub nurse as assigned
- May be delegated responsibility or given special assignments by the nurse manager or registered nurse
- Perform other related duties as directed for the efficient operation of the Surgery Center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
