Surgical Tech Certified Dept Pool

Surgical Tech Certified Dept Pool

Position Description: Surgical Technologist Certified Department Pool

The Surgical Technologist Department Pool is a member of the health care team who performs technical support in the perioperative period under the direction and supervision of an RN according to accepted clinical standards of care.

Position Details:

Location: St Josephs South

Status: Pool, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: variable

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: Yes

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Completion of an Accredited Surgical Technology Program
• CST (Surgical Tech) certification
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Specific Skills:

• Must have knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field set-up as well as laser equipment use and maintenance.
• Equipment use and maintenance appropriate for position
• Clinical skills appropriate to position
• Interpersonal skills

Why BayCare? - "We dedicate our lives to caring for yours"

Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today. That's why you'll thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve. Our extraordinary team of 8522 nurses deliver clinical excellence and compassion that makes a difference in our patients lives every day. All BayCare hospitals have been awarded the Pathways to Excellence, which recognizes health care organizations for positive practice environments where nurses excel.

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