Surgical Technologist I

About this Job: General Summary of Position
Performs a variety of technical duties to assist with surgery.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Anticipates sequential needs of the surgeon during the operative procedure.
• Assists with case preparation following preference card guidelines.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Ensures that equipment is functioning properly and immediately notifies appropriate personnel of any problems.
• Functions as surgical assistant during operative procedures performing specified activities under the direct supervision of the surgeon. May act as second assistant by providing exposure and holding retractors.
• Identifies and handles specimens appropriately.
• Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• May function as a technical resource person for OR staff providing information relating to instruments and equipment.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Performs indirect patient care activities such as patient transportation as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides comfort and support for preoperative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient's care and privacy.
• Responds to questions from patient families and significant others in a prompt courteous positive and knowledgeable manner and/or refers to appropriate personnel.
• Minimal Qualifications
  Education
  • High School Diploma or GED required and
  • graduation from a school of surgical technology required or
  • completion of hospital-based training. required
  Experience
  • Less than 1 year 6 months experience as a surgical technologist or graduation from a school of surgical technology program. required
  • One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
  Licenses and Certifications
  • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
  • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
  Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Competency in case procedure preparation and completion in all services.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills preferred.
  This position has a hiring range of : USD $25.86 - USD $46.12 /Hr.