What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist - Operating Room (Full-Time, 40, Day/Evening) - 137275 position at Queens Health Systems?
Job Details
Company
The Queen's Medical Center
Job ID
137275
Job Title
Surgical Technologist - Operating Room (Full-Time, 40, Day/Evening)
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Location
*Queen's Medical Ctr-Honolulu
Standard Hours
40.00
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Regular/Temporary
Regular
Shift
Day/Evening
Responsibilities
I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Within scope of work, assists in the planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care as a member of the patient care team in department.
• Scrubs, assists and anticipates the needs of physicians during a wide variety of surgical procedures with the supervision of a staff nurse.
• Depending upon area of assignment, performs procedural, operative and diagnostic procedures with supervision of a Registered Nurse.
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Essential: standing, walking, stooping/bending, twisting body, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting usual amount of 35 lbs, pushing/pulling usual amount of 50 pounds of force, carrying usual amount of 35 lbs, reaching above/at/below shoulder, repetitive arm/hand motions, static/frequent gripping of an object for prolonged periods.
• As required, operates sterilizers, drills, saws, microscopes, surgical tables, and various other surgical equipment/instrumentation.
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
• Subject to noise and/or vibration, hazardous physical conditions and atmospheric conditions which affect the respiratory system or the skin.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
• Completion of a certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room Technician or comparable training program; or three (3) years experience as an OR Technician or Surgical Technologist in an acute care or outpatient setting.
• Association of Surgical Technologists Certification preferred.
• Current certification in BLS/HCP.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet