Surgical Technologist H&V - Full Time - Days

Job Description

Eligible candidates may qualify for up to a $30,000 hiring bonus.

Primary responsibility involves performance of specific tasks, as a scrub technologist and / or during surgical procedures to facilitate the efficient and safe progress of the surgical case.

Assists with the maintenance of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment. Maintains positive customer relations. Shall demonstrate competency and possess the technical skills appropriate for his / her assigned cases and utilizes that knowledge in assisting others.

Performs various duties within his / her scope of responsibility and is accountable to the Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

EDUCATION :

• The surgical technologist is a graduate of an approved school of surgical technology.
• The surgical technologist functions during operative procedures as the sterile member of the team to hand instruments, sutures, and supplies.
• The approved surgical technologist programs are a two year program of education and on the job practice which allows the technologist to graduate at the end of the course, and work in a hospital O.R.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE :

None required

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :

• Has contact with physicians, families, and other hospital personnel related to care of assigned patients.
• Sound judgment and knowledge of scientific principles must be used.
• Competency in selected skills is required through hospital provided instruction.
• Frequent exposure to stressful patient situations requires the ability to maintain composure in order to respond swiftly and effectively to patient needs.
• The Surgical Technologists demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.
• The ST effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality.
• The ST maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.
• The ST demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.
• The ST is responsible for knowledge, use, care, and handling of surgical instruments.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS :

• The Surgical Technologist is a graduate of an approved school of Surgical Technology.
• Membership in professional organizations is desirable.
• BLS certification is required prior to patient contact.
• Certification in area of clinical specialty (CST) is expected and must be maintained by 12 / 31 / 2024 for current employees.
• New employees must be eligible to be certified and certification must be attained within six months of hire.

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