Under minimal direction of the Nurse Manager, this position plans for and scrubs diverse surgical operations; anticipates needs of surgeons; assembles specialized OR equipment i.e. surgical drills; maintains an aseptic environment; and provides for patient safety. Cares for the instruments/equipment used. Operates simple and complex surgical equipment. Monitors sterilizers and sterilization processes. Participates as a team member during surgical operations and in accomplishing all the support work of the department. # Hourly Pay Rate:#$23.08 - $34.04 This is a part-time position.# # Qualifications Education: Requires a high school diploma or GED Must have graduated from a vocational program for Surgical Technicians or Technologist. Three (3) years of on the job training experience may be accepted in lieu of completion of a vocational program. Experience: Requires a minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible Surgical Tech in a multi-specialty complex cases experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Prefer three to five (3-5) years# experience with diverse surgical specialties. Certification/Licensure: Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) is required and must be maintained. Requires BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire. Must have Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Knowledge, Skills, and#Abilities: Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English. Requires specialized knowledge and skills of OR practices. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to enhance and encourage collaborative staff and community relationships. Must be able to lead and mentor other staff. Must be able to respond quickly and must be familiar with operating procedures in order to have instruments ready for surgeons.

Under minimal direction of the Nurse Manager, this position plans for and scrubs diverse surgical operations; anticipates needs of surgeons; assembles specialized OR equipment i.e. surgical drills; maintains an aseptic environment; and provides for patient safety. Cares for the instruments/equipment used. Operates simple and complex surgical equipment. Monitors sterilizers and sterilization processes. Participates as a team member during surgical operations and in accomplishing all the support work of the department.

Hourly Pay Rate: $23.08 - $34.04

This is a part-time position.

Qualifications

Education:

* Requires a high school diploma or GED

* Must have graduated from a vocational program for Surgical Technicians or Technologist.

* Three (3) years of on the job training experience may be accepted in lieu of completion of a vocational program.

Experience:

* Requires a minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible Surgical Tech in a multi-specialty complex cases experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

* Prefer three to five (3-5) years' experience with diverse surgical specialties.

Certification/Licensure:

* Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) is required and must be maintained.

* Requires BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.

* Must have Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.

* Requires specialized knowledge and skills of OR practices.

* Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to enhance and encourage collaborative staff and community relationships.

* Must be able to lead and mentor other staff.

* Must be able to respond quickly and must be familiar with operating procedures in order to have instruments ready for surgeons.