Accountabilities:

Functions in the scrub role on surgical procedures as a member of the surgical teamPreparation and maintenance of the sterile fieldParticipates in maintaining the readiness of the Operating RoomMaintains professional work environmentDemonstrates accountability for own self development

Position Requirements:

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist Program ARC~STSA(CAAHEP~ Commision on Accredidation of Allied Health Education Programs)This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e. understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging prior experience with various age groups is preferredAbility to work well with internal and external customersFine motor skillsAbility to wear a surgical mask and glovesAuditory skills which allow incumbent to hear individuals whose speech may be muffledCPR certifiedCertified Surgical Technologist certification from the NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situationsMay be exposed to hazardous materials and life threatening diseases heavy lifting in accordance with DOL definitionAbility to work rotating shifts and day of the week and take call as neededAbility to work in a fast paced environment with established time constraints.Ability to communicate with mask on and not facing others.Ability to work quickly and accuratelyIf position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.