Role OverviewAssists in providing a safe surgical environment by preparing the operating room, maintaining sterility, and assisting the Registered Nurse and Surgeon. Responsible for preparing and labeling medications, transporting patients, and assisting in surgical procedures.
What You Will Do
Performs scrub technician functions, assembles and adjusts equipment, passes instruments, and assists in applying surgical dressings. Prepares and cares for specimens, assists in transporting patients, and helps position patients on the Operating Room table.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Must have a good technical knowledge of the surgical environment, principles of infection control, and sterility. Must be able to work in a team environment and understand the importance of teamwork, consideration, and cooperation.
Requirements
- Graduate of an Accredited Civilian or Military Operating Room Technologist/Surgical Technologist program
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Basic Life Support certification (obtain within 90 days)
- National Certification within 12 months of graduation and maintain certification
- Have been employed as a Surgical Technologist in a surgical facility on July 1, 2013 and become certified within one year of start date and maintain certification
- Have 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 commissioner and become certified within one year of start date and maintain certification
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