Surgical Technologist - Surgical Services
About The Position
The Surgical Technologist – Surgical Services assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients within Surgical Services (Operating Room, Sterile Supply/Decontamination, and Endoscopy). Functions as a member of the sterile team in creating and maintaining a sterile field and passing instruments to surgeons. Understands procedure being performed and anticipates needs of the surgeon. Performs and participates in disassembly/decontamination, assembly/bundling, sterilization and high-level disinfection processes and the storage and distribution of surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
Requirements
- Must have thorough knowledge of principles of asepsis.
- Demonstrates excellence in customer service and professional conduct.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Possesses and displays a sense of responsibility and effective organizational and communication skills.
- Is able to effectively prioritize work when dealing with multiple tasks.
- Functions independently to complete assigned tasks.
- Graduate from an accredited program for Surgical Technologists.
- BCLS within one month of hire or transfer.
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years’ experience in an Operating Room or Ambulatory Care Center.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients
- Functions as a member of the sterile team in creating and maintaining a sterile field and passing instruments to surgeons
- Understands procedure being performed and anticipates needs of the surgeon
- Performs and participates in disassembly/decontamination, assembly/bundling, sterilization and high-level disinfection processes and the storage and distribution of surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
