Surgical Technologist
About The Position
The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures. The role helps ensure the operating room environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and procedures are conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The Surgical Technologist recognizes significant patient conditions and reactions and notifies the appropriate patient care team as necessary. Surgical Technologist I and II have different education, experience, and certification qualifications. Surgical Technologist I requires completion of a Surgical Tech program with eligibility to sit for certification, or qualifying work experience. Surgical Technologist II requires certification and qualifying experience, or longer work experience in the role. Both levels require American Heart Association CPR (BLS).
Requirements
- Surgical Technologist I: High School Diploma or GED.
- Surgical Technologist I: Completion of a Surgical Tech program with the ability to sit for certification, or at least two years working in a Surgical Tech role.
- Surgical Technologist II: High School Diploma or GED; completion of a Surgical Tech program and Surgical Technologist Certification with at least three years working in a Surgical Tech role, or at least five years working in a Surgical Tech role.
- American Heart Association CPR (BLS).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to complete intra-operative orientation to learn department or unit policies, procedures, work routines, equipment and instruments, quality and safety standards, and surgical procedures within the service line.
- Surgical Technologist II: At least three years in a Surgical Technologist role if certified, or at least five years if not certified.
- Surgical Technologist II: Surgical Technologist Certification or at least five years in a Surgical Technologist role.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Surgical Technology.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures under a surgeon’s supervision and delegatory authority.
- Help ensure that the operating room environment is safe and that equipment functions properly.
- Help ensure that procedures are conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
- Recognize significant patient conditions and reactions and notify the appropriate patient care team as necessary.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
