Under the supervision of a registered nurse, performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room, primarily in the scrub role during surgical procedures. May perform similar duties in other areas of the hospital as assigned. 

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent successful completion of approved school of surgical technology. A minimum of 1 year of hospital experience is PREFERRED. On- going certification with Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) and/or National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Or if non-certified, must complete certification within 90 days of hire to receive/keep your certified pay rate. If the certification is not obtained within 90 days of hire, the pay rate will be changed to non-certified.

 

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills
Certifications:
X Basic Life Support (BLS) X Certification as a surgical technologist (CST or TS-C) within 90 days of hire as stated above

Minimum Work Experience
Two years of experience as a surgical technologist PREFERRED

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