Surgical Technologist

Summary

• JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

Functions as a surgical team member in the operating room working under the direction and supervision of an RN. Assists in providing care to patients of all ages including pediatrics and geriatrics to assure quality nursing care.

The Operating Room of Surgery provides intraoperative care to surgical and procedural sedation patients. We provide service for the patient population of pediatrics, adolescents, adult and elderly patients. We work with a variety of provider specialties in caring for people going home that day or are being admitted to the hospital.

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Option 1

Successful completion of a training program for surgical technologists in a branch of the armed forces of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corp.

Successful completion of a surgical technology education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Candidate has practiced surgical technology at least two (2) years between January 1, 2014 and January 1, 2017 in a hospital, ambulatory surgical center or as an employee of a federal government agency or institution.

Successful completion of a BOLI registered apprenticeship program for surgical technologists that has been approved by OHA.

Time Management : Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

Rarely

(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally

(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

(67 100% of the time)

CLIMB - STAIRS

SIT

WALK - INCLINE

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye : up to 54") 40 - 60 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds

PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

PULL (60 or more pounds force)

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Waist to Eye : up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead : 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

SQUAT Static (hold >

30 sec)

SQUAT Repetitive

BEND FORWARD at waist

KNEEL (on knees)

CRAWL (hands & knees)

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE / MACHINERY

REACH - Forward

REACH - Upward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands / wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand / Fist

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

STAND