Surgical Technologist II

Description Functions as a team member under the supervision of an Registered Nurse. Utilizes Association of Perioperative Employment Type Full time Shift 12 Hour Day Shift Description Functions as a team member under the supervision of an Registered Nurse. Utilizes Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Perioperative Standards, Association of Surgical Technologist Recommended Standards of Practice; Perioperative policies and procedures in performing duties related to care of the patient during surgical intervention. Scrubs consistently in complex cases independently. Support the SJMO Core Values and division beliefs during interactions with patients, visitors and colleagues. Position Qualifications Education Associates hired prior to 9/1/13: Graduate of an approved Surgical Technologist program or equivalent work Experience. Associates Degree In Surgical Technology Preferred. Associates hired after 9/1/13: Minimum of Associates Degree in Surgical Technology or current Certified Association of Surgical Technologist. Licensure / Certification Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Associates hired prior to 9/1/13: Association of Surgical Technologist Certification, preferred. Associates hired/transferred after 9/1/13: Association of Surgical Technologist Certification preferred (refer to Education section above). C Special Skill / Aptitudes Must successfully complete department orientation/competency review for complex cases which may include Interpersonal skills necessary in order to interact in an effective manner with patients, families, physicians and to collaborate within a team, with other unit teams and various levels of Hospital personnel. Successful completion of orientation to complex cases, demonstrating the ability to work independently. Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups. Experience Minimum of 2 years working experience as a Surgical Technologist demonstrating the ability to #J-18808-Ljbffr