Local BR differs! Required: -CST -BLS -on call: 4-5 days per month including weekends -possibly float to ASC (on same campus) -at least 1.5 yrs experience These Principal Accountabilities Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example emergencies staff changes workload or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES: SURGICAL SERVICES: Assists surgeons in a variety of surgeries or procedures and determines the needs of the surgeons in a consistent manner to achieve quality patient care. Establishes and maintains a sterile field including sterile tables tools and patient draping. Selects and prepares necessary supplies and equipment for each surgical procedure and checks for working order. Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames. CLERICAL: May perform clerical tasks such as retrieving entering and revising patient electronic health records. Prepares and completes accurate documentation related to supply inventory and orders new supplies when necessary. SAFETY: Maintains a clean neat and safe working environment ensuring the operating room is clean before and after procedures. Inspects and calibrates equipment accordingly for proper operation and records the quality control (QC) results reporting any malfunctions to the supervisor. COMPLIANCE: Maintains strictest confidence of all patients protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental intentional or inappropriate disclosure. Performs quality work in compliance with department standards policies and procedures as well as local state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of patient safety and care. EDUCATION: HS Diploma or GED Other: Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program OR Military training as a scrub tech CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Surgical Technician Certification (TS-C CST or NRST) is required to be eligible for incentive TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 1 year of recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: General knowledge of surgical tools procedures views and equipment. Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Basic understanding of human anatomy physiology pathology and medical terminology. Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences including non-medical people. Well-developed time management and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel and Outlook). Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Work independently as well as be part of the team including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions. Identify evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options. Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.