Surgical Technologist Ortho
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Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Surgical Technologist provides safe and efficient care to the surgical patient under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and in collaboration with the surgeon. The Surgical Technologist functions primarily in the scrub role and is responsible for selecting preparing and maintaining instrumentation equipment and supplies. The Surgical Technologist possesses knowledge in the application of sterile and aseptic technique and is able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting. The Surgical Technologist utilizes knowledge of human anatomy surgical procedures surgical instrumentation and technology as member of the surgical team.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program. 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:
- Mayo Clinic in Arizona hires prior to 11/20/2024.
- Meets all base level Surgical Technologist qualifications.
- Minimum of 2 years of independent scrubbing experience.
- Documented proficiency via supervisor or preceptor sign-off.
- Independently supports advanced procedures in cardiac transplant neurosurgery and vascular specialties or is cross-trained in three or more specialties outside of these advanced areas.
Licensure/Certification Required:
- Current BLS certification required upon hire.
- Certification through NBSTSA required within one year of hire date.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Military Experience
- Suturing
- Medical Terminology
- Sterile Processing
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