Job Description

Dupont Hospital, part of the Lutheran Health Network, is a 131-bed facility that was designed by physicians and every detail was carefully thought out to provide better patient care and comfort. It's also built on a 5-Star Service philosophy. That's part of the reason Dupont has been designated as a 100 Top hospital by Watson Health multiple times. Our passion is to deliver the highest level of expertise and technology locally, giving Surgical Technologists at every stage in their career the opportunity to grow, lead and mentor into a more specialized clinical area of our hospital, close to home

 

Education / Licensure / Certification (required):

 A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED).Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or completed a surgical technology program provided by the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard or the commissioned corps of the United States Public Health Service.Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology if graduation occurred on or after July 1, 2009 or evidence of actively practicing surgical technology in a healthcare facility prior to July 1, 2009.For graduates after July 1, 2009, certification exams must be attempted within three (3) months of employment.  Surgical Technician will have up to six (6) months after hire to successfully pass certification exam or must have achieved certification within 12 months of graduation or forfeit employment.  Certification is not required to be maintained after initial attainment.15 continuing education hours related to the practice of surgical technology must be maintained annually
to continue employment. This is tracked within the department by management from documentation
provided by the Surg tech associate.BCLS at time of hire or within 30 days of hire and must maintain.

 

Job Knowledge & Skills:  

 1) Demonstrates working knowledge of the English language, verbal and written.  

2) Requires a thorough knowledge of sterilization procedures and aseptic techniques.  

3) Demonstrates general knowledge of surgical procedure, instruments and supplies utilized in order to prepare the operating suite/treatment room for surgery and assist the medical team throughout the procedure. 

4) Requires general working knowledge of the normal growth, development, related behaviors, needs, comfort, and   range of treatment appropriate to the age (including neonate, child, adolescent, aging adult) and diagnosis of patient served to support the provision of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care. 

5) Demonstrates well developed interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact effectively with all   internal and external unit customers, as needed. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

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