Surgical Technologist

Parkview Health•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

Under the Perioperative leader, the Surgical Technologist is responsible and accountable for assuring quality care as a health care team member within the Perioperative environment. The role requires anticipating, planning for, and responding to the needs of the patient, surgeon, and other team members. The Surgical Technologist maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, patient families, coworkers, and physicians. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. After completing competency requirements, the employee is eligible for an $8 per hour Advanced Clinical Care Differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program, or evidence of employment as a Surgical Technologist before July 1, 2009.
Current certified surgical technologist certification; alternatively, obtain certification within 12 months of completing a degree from an accredited school of surgical technology, provide evidence of employment as a certified surgical technologist before July 1, 2009, or be a current valid licensed practitioner with evidence of employment as a surgical technologist.
Renew certification every four years and complete 15 CEU credits annually.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of general computer skills and applications.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and share lifting of 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assure quality care as a health care team member in the Perioperative environment.
Anticipate, plan for, and respond to the needs of patients, surgeons, and other team members.
Maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, patient families, coworkers, and physicians.
Complete required annual continuing education and maintain current CPR certification.