The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more:Stand / walkUse hands to finger, feel, reach with hands, climb, or balanceStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlTalk or hearTaste or smellExposure to blood-borne pathogensExposure to infections from disease bearing specimensExposure to infectious/contagious diseasesExposure to cleaning agents/chemicalsThe employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%:Lift up to 50 lbsExposure to Outdoor Weather ConditionsExposure to Extreme Cold or Heat (Non-Weather)Risk of RadiationExposure to flammable, explosive, gasesExposure to toxic or caustic chemicalsExposure to dust or other irritantsExposure to grease or oilsExposure to hot or noisy equipmentExposure to humid or wet conditions (non-weather)Exposure to a moderate noise levelVision Requirements:Close visionDistance visionColor visionPeripheral visionDepth perceptionAbility to adjust focusSafety equipment used while performing this job:Safety eye glassesFace shieldsSurgical maskGownsGlovesOne or more of the following:Has successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service which has been deemed appropriate by the commissionerSurgical technologists are required to complete an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and hold and maintain a certified surgical teachnologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist certifying body accredited by the National Commisson for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons an d the Association of Surgical TechnologistsWas employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1, 2013Has successfully completed an accredited school of surgical technology but has not, as of the date of hire, obtained the certified surgical teachnologist certification. Anticipates surgeon needsMaintains surgeon's preference cardsProcesses all instruments and equipment for the operating roomPerforms surgical countsPasses supplies, equipment, or instrumentsPrepares and cuts suture materialTransfers, but not administer, drugs within the sterile fieldAssists in counting sponges, needles, supplies and instruments with an operating room circulatorPerforms specimen handlingAssists in room turnoverPerforms other duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:1 – 5 years previous preferredKnowledge of aseptic technique, infection control principles, sterilization techniques, equipment and supply processing, and operation of steam sterilizers.