Certified Surgical Tech III

Job Description Summary
Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist III functions as a member of the operating room team to prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures and perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care with adherence to established procedural guidelines at the advanced level. The Certified Surgical Technologist III demonstrates advanced knowledge and critical thinking skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families.

Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist III functions as a member of the operating room team to prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures and perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care with adherence to established procedural guidelines at the advanced level. The Certified Surgical Technologist III demonstrates advanced knowledge and critical thinking skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families.

Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Regular

Cost Center
CC003715 COL - General Surgery (DMC)

Pay Rate Type
Hourly

Pay Grade
Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Work Shift

Job Description

Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)


FLSA Status: Hourly


Hours Per Week : 40


Job Description:

Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist III functions as a member of the operating room team to prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures and perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care with adherence to established procedural guidelines at the advanced level. The Certified Surgical Technologist III demonstrates advanced knowledge and critical thinking skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families.

Minimum Training and Education :

Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program and a minimum of one year of work experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations :


Incumbent must hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, (formerly LCC-ST). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Additional Job Description

Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program and a minimum of one year of work experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist required. The Level II practitioner demonstrates a higher level of critical thinking and problem solving skills and has met the Level I Certified Surgical Technologist criteria. Credentialed as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (formerly LCC-ST) required and must be maintained. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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