What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technician position at UVM Health - UVM Medical Center?
Job Description
The Surgical Technician II is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the sterile field. The Technician II accurately and efficiently anticipates surgeon’s needs intraoperatively by applying comprehensive knowledge of operative procedures, equipment, anatomy and surgeons preferences. The Surgical Technician II works closely with all perioperative team members during the preoperative, intraoperative and post-operative care of the surgical patient. The Surgical Technician II will also be required to precept.
Education
High School graduate or equivalent.
BLS Certification—Renewed Bi-Annually or as required by UVMMC
Proof of graduation from a Civilian, Military, or Hospital Based Surgical Technician Education Program and eligible to obtain National Certification via NBSTSA (CST) or NCCT (TS-C)
Experience
Minimum of two years successful experience as a Surgical Technician
The Surgical Technician II is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the sterile field. The Technician II accurately and efficiently anticipates surgeon’s needs intraoperatively by applying comprehensive knowledge of operative procedures, equipment, anatomy and surgeons preferences. The Surgical Technician II works closely with all perioperative team members during the preoperative, intraoperative and post-operative care of the surgical patient. The Surgical Technician II will also be required to precept.
Education
High School graduate or equivalent.
BLS Certification—Renewed Bi-Annually or as required by UVMMC
Proof of graduation from a Civilian, Military, or Hospital Based Surgical Technician Education Program and eligible to obtain National Certification via NBSTSA (CST) or NCCT (TS-C)
Experience
Minimum of two years successful experience as a Surgical Technician