Position Summary:

The Certified Surgical Technologist and the Surgical Technologist assist in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. He/she functions as a member of the sterile team in donning gown and gloves, creating and maintaining a sterile field and issuing instruments to surgeons. His/her function is to maintain supplies.

Qualifications:

Education:

Current Surgical Technologist Certification or eligible

B. Training and Experience:

1. BLS Certification through the American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire.

2. Successful completion of Hospital and Nursing orientation within 3 months of hire.

3. Completion of L&D Surgical Technologist competencies within 3 months of hire or transfer. To include but not limited to:

   · C-Sections

   · Post-partum tubal ligation

   · Deliveries

   · High risk deliveries

   · Set up and assistance with procedure

   Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

   A. Ability to perform:

4. Heavy lifting

5. Sustained standing and walking

   B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.

   C. Ability to work under stress.

   D. Varied work hours and shifts.