Surgical-OR Technologist SCH

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

630-430, 7-5, 8-6, 9-7pm, 1230-1030pm

Summary:

The Surgical/OR Technologist, under the direct guidance of the registered nurse, assists in the care and safety of perioperative patients. He or she functions as a member of the perioperative team responsible for assembly of case supplies, creating and maintaining the sterile field and assisting the surgeon throughout the procedure by providing the sterile instruments and supplies required. Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. Works cooperatively with ancillary departments and other team members. Participates in performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Successfully completed a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technology and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization OR
• Has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Public Health Service Commissioned Corp OR
• Provides evidence they were employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to January 1, 2015
• Must also complete annually fifteen (15) hours of continuing education to remain qualified to practice as a surgical technologist

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in an operating room preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• • Appropriately and safely operates multiple instruments and equipment during the intra-operative phase
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Subject to inside environmental conditions
• Available for extra and on call duties