Receives direction from the Operating Room Manager Supervisor Specialty Team Leader and staff Registered Nurse. Works cooperatively with the surgeon PAs/NPs residents fellows and other allied health staff. Performs delegated activities to assist in the care of the patients in the operating room/procedure rooms. Under the supervision of an RN and in collaboration with the surgeon the technologist functions primarily in the scrub role. Collaborates on developing best practice protocols and workflows for new procedures and transplants. Is responsible for selecting preparing and maintaining specific specialty instrumentation equipment and supplies. Provides a safe efficient environment for the surgical patient. Applies and enforces principles of sterile technique implementing unique applications of solution prep and draping of the patient. Demonstrates the ability to be prepared to handle emergencies that may include quick thinking adaptability and solid skills to implement emergency protocols. Works flexible hours including days evenings nights weekends holidays and on-call expectations.
Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program.
Additional Qualifications
One year of surgical technology is preferred.
CVOR experience is preferred.
Certification/Licensure
Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within one year of hire date and maintained thereafter.
Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
Surgical Technologists hired at the following locations prior to the identified dates are not required to have a Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA:
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