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Under direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Surgical Team members, responsible for the handling of surgical instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during general to moderately complex surgical procedures. Ensures understanding of the assigned surgical procedures being performed and anticipates the needs of the assigned surgeon and surgical team members. Also provides service support related to patient preparation, patient transport, and assisting surgical care team with specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs. Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
•High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
•Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technology program required.
•Specific knowledge of surgical procedures within the operating room (OR), in addition to knowledge of surgical procedures, practices and techniques in providing patient care and assisting surgeons in the O.R.
•Minimum of three years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:
•Current BLS certification required.
•Surgical Technologist certification preferred.