Surgical Technologist 1

Summary Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures. Responsibilities Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies. Hands required and requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery. Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients. Maintains instruments in an organized manner and monitors and tracks instrument counts throughout procedures. Assists surgeons with provision of hemostasis during surgery. Certifications and Licensures BLS Provider Required Education High School Diploma or GED Comments For all Surgical Technologist I. Knowledge of surgical procedures and standards of practice acquired through a surgical technology program accredited through Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or military program. Upon completion may certify for certified surgical technologist exam or completion of a certified Surgical Technology program which upon completion of program may receive a National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification. Certifications must be valid with National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) and National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). #J-18808-Ljbffr