Must be a graduate of an approved program for Surgical Technology. Surgical Technologist certification required. Prior OR preferred. Ability to work with a small team in a fast paced environmentResponsible for providing introperative care to the obstetrical surgical patient. Prepares for cases according to the surgeons preferences needs of patient etc. Passes instruments to the surgeon at the surgical field. And cares for instruments at the end of the surgical procedure insures accuracy of counts assistes in maintaining privacy and confidentiality of the patient maintains safety of the patient and is responsible for application of the principles of asepsis at all times in order to maintain the integrity of the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist functions under the direct supervision of the RN.Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to direct patient care activities such as taking vital signs and assisting patients with the basic activities of daily living as well nonclinical activities such as acting as a receptionist coordinating equipment providing transportation activities and performing tasks specific to the department assigned.