Job Description

Job Description

A Surgical Technologist, also known as a scrub tech, prepares operating rooms, sterilizes equipment, and assists surgeons during surgical procedures by ensuring the sterile field is maintained and instruments and supplies are readily available.

Surgical Technologist II OR 

Participates in the delivery of individualized peri-operative registered nursing care under the supervision and guidance of a licensed physician or a registered professional nurse. Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to assure quality patient care.

• Basic knowledge of instrumentations.
• Establish/Maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment.
• Demonstrates correct and safe instrumentation passing.
• Participants in surgical counts (sponge, needle and instruments), per policy
• Adheres to Policy and Procedures, all regulatory standards and Patient Safety Goals.
• Participates in the nursing process for patients of all ages served.
• Participates in unit educational activities.

Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Successfully completed an accredited surgical technologist training program and holds a current credential as a certified surgical technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor. Or, has successfully completed a training program for surgical technology during the person's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.

Experience: None required.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Certification in Surgical Technology required. LPN licensure required for grandfathered employees. Obtain and/or maintain registration with the VA Dept of Health Professions.

Life Support: Must obtain/maintain AHA BLS-HCP.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Satisfactory completion of structured orientation program

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Sign on offered. Great benefits!

OOJ - 35111

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