Surgical Technologist- Surgery

The Surgical Technologist is a graduate of an accredited surgical technology program. The Surgical Tech assists the surgeon as a scrub tech, assists the circulating nurse under his/her direct supervision, assists in housekeeping duties of the unit and maintains and increases standards of performance and education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program
• Demonstration of recent and relevant experience
• Current BLS certification
• Participation in continuing education programs related to operating room nursing and mandatory OCH in-service programs
• Ability to meet daily physical demands of the job
• Cognitive ability to follow directions
  
  

Job Relationships

• Works under the direct supervision of the staff RN
• Works closely with other professional and nonprofessional personnel in the OR, as well as interdepartmental relationships and patients/families