Job Description
POSITION PURPOSE
The Surgical Technologist Certified works under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The Surgical Technologist Certified possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic procedures.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
Associate Degree in: Surgical Technologist
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Has graduated from an accredited school in an Operating Room Technician (ORT) or Surgical Technologist (ST) program.
Entry level
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Has graduated from an accredited school in an Operating Room Technician (ORT) or Surgical Technologist (ST) program.
Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
Certification in The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Employees hired into position as of January 1, 2016 will be required to obtain certification within six months of hire.
LOCATION
Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital (must live within 30 minute driving radius)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
Ability to read, write, speak, hear, and comprehend the English language.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs all the technical and physical functions and skills related to the job performance of an Operating Room Surgical Technologist.
Multifaceted communicator under a variety of emotional situations.
Cleaning and restocking sterile core areas and Operating Rooms. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​#ind2
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