Position Summary:

The Certified Surgical Technologist and the Surgical Technologist assist in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. He/she functions as a member of the sterile team in donning gown and gloves, creating and maintaining a sterile field and issuing instruments to surgeons. His/her function is to maintain supplies.

Qualifications:

 Education:

Current Surgical Technologist Certification or eligible

B. Training and Experience:

1. BLS Certification through the American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire.

2. Successful completion of Hospital and Nursing orientation within 3 months of hire.

3. Completion of L&D Surgical Technologist competencies within 3 months of hire or transfer. To include but not limited to:

· C-Sections

· Post-partum tubal ligation

· Deliveries

· High risk deliveries

· Set up and assistance with procedure

 Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

A. Ability to perform:

1. Heavy lifting

2. Sustained standing and walking

B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.

C. Ability to work under stress.

D. Varied work hours and shifts.