This job assists in procedures competently and professionally, ensures appropriate handling and maintenance of equipment and supplies, and ensures availability of equipment and supplies for surgical procedures. Scrubs for surgical procedures and performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse (RN).
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Preferred Education
Required - High school diploma or equivalent and graduate from an accepted course in surgical technology certification.
Preferred Work Experience
Required - None.
Preferred - 1 year of experience in a similar medical setting. Basic analytical experience.
Preferred Certifications
Required - Certification in Surgical Technology.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association.
Minimum Education
Required - Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program or military program (Online surgical tech programs not accepted) OR 5 years of Surgical Technologist Experience.
Minimum Work Experience
Required - None.
Preferred - 1 year of experience in a similar medical setting.
Minimum Certifications
Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association.
Preferred - Certification in surgical technology.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Good organizational skills.
- Good time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
- Ability to demonstrate good judgment.
Job Duties
- Performs direct patient care duties, including assisting physicians during procedures.
- Assists in the day-to-day operations of the department.
- Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, equipment, training, and credentials.
- Adapts to change in a positive constructive manner.
- Ensures cleanliness and disinfection of endoscopes while maintaining quality control measures.
- Performs other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.
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