Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

Functions primarily as a member of the surgical team, and performs specific duties in an operating room or other areas of asepsis under the direction and continuous supervision of qualified professional nurses and surgeons. The responsibilities include skillful performance of selected duties before, during and after an operation as a scrub or circulating assistant, in conformance with institutional Mission and Philosophy and AORN Standards.

On-call is required.

Education and Training

High School graduate or equivalent.  Completion of a surgical technical program or Surgical Technician certification preferred

Certification and Licensure
Completion of a Certified Surgical Tech program approved by the National Board of Surgical Technical and Surgical Assisting.  Certified Surgical Tech preferred.
BCLS required

Skills
• Indicates a willingness to learn the philosophies, objectives, policies, procedures, and responsibilities of nursing care of the Medical Center in order to care for patients accordingly.
• Verbal ability is required to communicate with the patients and to understand instructions received form physicians and members of the nursing staff.
• Manual dexterity is required to move and use hands easily and skillfully while assisting patients and in the practice of operating room skills.
• A faculty for relating to people and interest in their welfare in normal as well as stressful situations.
• Ability to deal with operative procedures and crisis situations.

Experience

One (1) year as a Surgical Tech preferred.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.