What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Tech I position at Tower Health?
- Assists surgical team during operative procedures.
- Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operations, and hands items as needed to the operative team.
- Responsible for the provision of surgical care to meet identified patient outcomes, and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Registered Nurse.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Post High School Diploma Program
- Graduate of a Surgical Tech program - Required.
Experience
- At least one year of Surgical Technologist experience in acute care setting
Certification and Licensure
- BLS Certification
Required Skills
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Overview
Reading Hospital is a Center for Bariatric Surgery, total joints, cardiac, DaVinci Robot, ENT, Ortho, GYN, Breast Stereotaxic program and a Level I Trauma Center caring for 17,000 patients undergoing surgical procedures each year. Reading Hospital has 24 operating rooms, 4 with hybrid capabilities, including robotic surgery. Advancements in spinal surgery including minimally invasive procedures along with Stealth guided navigation system for brain surgery and shunt placement are found in our ORs.
In Reading Hospital's Operating Room, a collaborative team environment is embraced, and you will have the opportunity to learn complex procedures in all specialties. Reading Hospital also offers a clinical ladder for Surgical Technologists.
