SUMMARY

As a Surgical Technologist I, you will provide safe and effective care for patients in a highly technical area. Working under the direction of the Registered Nurse Professional, you will ensure superior customer service by maintaining a high level of attention to detail and overall care for maintenance and sterilization.

Sign on bonus for 6 months of experience or more.

STATUS: Full Time

Location: Unity Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Operating Room  

SCHEDULE: Day / Evening  

ATTRIBUTES

• Graduated from a CAAHEP- or ABHES- accredited program and holds and maintains Certified Surgical Technologist certification within 12 months of graduation

OR

• Completed a military surgical technology program

OR

• Hard to Fill Clause: A health care facility may employ or otherwise contract with a person who does not meet the requirements of the function of a surgical technologist if they are unable to employ or contract a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists

• Grand-fathering Clause: Provides evidence he or she was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring between 12/31/10 - 12/31/14

• 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience preferred

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• CME maintenance. Must maintain at least 15 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) per year

• Supply check & sterilization. Ensure all supplies, instrumentation and equipment are available and sterilized for surgical procedures and proper operation

• Draping & maintenance. Assists with draping procedures and demonstrates vigilance in maintaining overall sterility in the operation room

• On-the-spot decision making. Responds to urgent/emergent situations and use sound judgment in an efficient and calm manner

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