+ Mission + To inspire health and healing by putting patients first - ALWAYS. + Position Summary + The surgical technologist works under the supervision of the perioperative nurse and the medical practitioner providing surgical/procedural care to patients. The surgical technologist facilitates the safe and effective conduct of invasive and/or surgical procedures, ensuring the operating/procedural room environment is safe and that the procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. + Minimum Qualifications + Education + Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program, LPN or on the job training + Credentials + Oxygen Certification (Medication Aide Training Hospital based) required within 6 months of hiring. Update to be completed every 2 years. + Current BLS required. + Certification in Surgical Technology if eligible to take certification exam. + Special Procedures ORT Completes SGNA Associates Program within 6 months of date of hire. + Physical Demands + Stand and/or walk constantly. + Sit occasionally. + Lift knuckle to waist height up to 50 pounds constantly. + Lift waist to shoulder height up to 20 pounds occasionally. + Push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently. + Carry up to 40 pounds up to 25 feet. + Demonstrate visual acuity and color vision within normal limits for age and gender. + Demonstrate fine motor and eye hand coordination within normal limits for age and gender. + Reach floor to overhead frequently. + Bend and stoop to floor frequently. + Essential Functions + Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy, physiology, surgical procedures, cleaning, sterilization techniques, universal precautions, and aseptic techniques. + Prepared the instruments, supplies, endoscopes and equipment necessary during the surgical and invasive procedure. Prepares instruments etc. for high level disinfection or terminal sterilization. + Understands the procedure being performed and skillfully anticipates the needs of the surgeon maintaining a high level of sterile technique during the procedure if applicable. + Continues professional development by participating in education, training, in-services etc. + Demonstrates knowledge and skill to ensure quality patient care during the invasive/operative procedure, being constantly vigil for maintenance of the sterile field if applicable. + Assures supplies and equipment needed for invasive/surgical procedures is present. Checks for integrity and sterility of the instrument sets and supplies as applicable. + Performs appropriate counts with the circulator per GPRMC count policy. + Assists other members of the team with cleaning of the room prepares the room for the next patient. + Assist in preparation of the specimens. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and Labels medications/solutions needed for surgery procedure. Sets up a disinfected table for Invasive procedure performed in the Special Procedure Suite. + Actively participates in the Universal Protocol process for patient and self safety.