Surgical Technologist

Requirements

Aptitudes:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, and difficult situations.
  
• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective and empathetic patient care and customer relations.
  

Responsibilities:

• Assist the surgeon during operative and invasive procedures.
  
• Ensure the operating suite is adequately prepared for procedures.
  
• Monitor PAR levels of all surgical instruments and supplies.
  
• Clean and sterilize all surgical instruments.
  
• Handle medications under the supervision of the surgeon or nurse.
  
• Participate in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
  

Knowledge/Experience:

• Minimum of three years of experience as an operating room technician or certification in OR technology.
  
• Ability to function independently as an operating room scrub in all surgical specialties.
  

Education:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
  
• Graduation from a surgical tech two-year program preferred.
  

License/Certification:

• Current BCLS Certification is required.