Responsible for providing surgical assistance in the operating room under the direction of a registered nurse or other designated operating room supervisor and assisting with departmental support activities following hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and standards of care. Responsibilities :
- Prepares and sets up operating room.
- Assists surgical team during operative procedures.
- Performs terminal cleaning of operating rooms between cases.
- Completes and maintains records, reports, and other documentation related to the work, including risk management and performance improvement reports.
- Participates in cost containment and quality assurance programs. Required :
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program or equivalent experience.
- BLS certification as Healthcare Provider or equivalent through the Military Training Network (MTN).
- Certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Formerly Liaison Council on Certification of Surgical Technologist. Preferred :
- One year of surgical technologist experience. Also accepting application for Student Interns . Intern must meet the following criteria : :
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Currently enrolled in an accredited CST program. Graduation from program pending within six (6) months
- BLS certification as Healthcare Provider or equivalent through the Military Training Network (MTN).
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.