Surgical Technologist

The Surgical Technologist provides surgical care by applying sterile and aseptic techniques under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares for and performs appropriate age-specific surgical care to the patient population.
• Provides appropriate intraoperative surgical care based on the patient's age and planned surgical procedure.
• Adheres to the principles of aseptic practice.
• Performs sponge, sharps, and instrument counts according to policy.
• Cares for surgical specimens and cultures.
• Provides a safe environment for the surgical patient.
• Observes environmental infection control practices.
• Uses resources and equipment for patient care efficiently.
• Performs action that demonstrates accountability.

Education:
Graduate of a program in surgical technology required.

Experience:
One year surgical technologist experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or Tech in Surgery - Certified (Surgery TS-C) through the National Center for Competency Testing within one year required. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of employment required.

Physical/Work Requirements:
An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to communicate with staff, patients, and visitors. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and be on foot for long periods of time. Must be able to tolerate PPE for long periods of time.

The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.