POSITION PURPOSE A Surgical Tech Certified is a Certified Surgical Technologist. The Surgical Tech Certified works under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The Surgical Tech Certified possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic procedures. MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED Associate Degree in: Surgical Technologist MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Has graduated from an accredited school in an Operating Room Technician (ORT) or Surgical Technologist (ST) program. Entry level LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED Has graduated from an accredited school in an Operating Room Technician (ORT) or Surgical Technologist (ST) program. Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire. Certification in The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Employees hired into position as of January 1, 2016 will be required to obtain certification within six months of hire. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED Ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Performs all of the technical and physical functions and skills related to the job performance of an Operating Room Surgical Technologist (OR Surg Tech). Multifaceted communicator under a variety of emotional situations. Cleaning and restocking sterile core areas and Operating Rooms.