You’ll need
Certifications
✓Certification from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required
✓American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.
Education
✓High school graduate or equivalent.
✓Graduate from a formal surgical tech training program or 1 year of acute hospital surgical technician experience required.
Qualifications
✓Basic knowledge of scrub role
✓Handling of instruments, set up, anticipates surgeons needs
✓Knowledge of autoclaves
✓Transporting patients
✓Must be able to keep all information confidential.
✓Must be dependable, adaptable to change and have good organizational skills.
One year experience in a main operating room within the last two years preferred
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About the role
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Surgical Services, and a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist works intra operatively in the preparation and handling of supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and therapeutic surgeon environment for the patients. The Surgical Technologist will perform as a team member for the common good of the patient take responsibility for personal action.