Surgical Technologist

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists surgeons throughout surgery as a member of the surgical team. Duties include anticipating the surgeon's needs for procedures and instruments, maintaining sterility and transporting patients.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent
Graduation from an accredited program for surgical technologist or completed a training program administered by the United States Public Health Service, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard
Certified Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Knowledge of Anatomy and physiology
Knowledge of microbiology
Knowledge of pharmacology
Knowledge of medical-legal considerations involved in patient care
Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures
Knowledge of surgical equipment, instruments and supplies
Knowledge of methods for draping patients
Knowledge of proper lifting techniques
Knowledge of environmental safety principles and procedures
Knowledge of a variety of surgical techniques
Knowledge of body mechanics
Knowledge of a variety of equipment, varying according to specialty (video systems, lithotripter (ESWL & EHL), YAG, carbon dioxide lasers and x-rays)
Knowledge of department and hospital safety practices and procedures
Knowledge of patient rights
Knowledge of infection control policies and procedures
Knowledge of handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials
Knowledge of department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures
Knowledge of age specific patient care practices
Skill in Operating room procedures
Skill in setting up and restocking operating room
Skill in surgical procedures
Skill in identifying patient emergency situations and instituting proper response procedures
Skill in communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds under stressful conditions
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties
Skill in efficient, effective and safe use of equipment
Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment
Stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods of time
Strength to examine varied patients
Vision to read printed materials and VDT screens
Hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone
Strength and agility to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Nice To Haves

Ability and flexibility to work days, evenings, night shifts, and/or weekends as required by the needs of the department and the available shift at hire