Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist includes, but not limited to: Surgical Technician; Surgical Technologist; Operating Room Technician

Minimum Qualifications for Surgical Technologist

• Degree: Certificate.
• Education: Graduate from Surgical Technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or completion of a formal training program provided by any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, or Air Force) for surgical technicians, surgical technologists, or operating room technicians.
• Certification: Certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or certified as a Tech-in-Surgery (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or possess a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) certification as a surgical technician and/or operating room technician.
• Experience: One year of experience within the last two years as a Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician.

Core Duties for Surgical Technologist

• Perform the full spectrum of sterile techniques, setting up surgical trays, preparing and draping patients for Surgery, and assisting with post-operative dressings.
• Ensure surgical packs are cleaned and packed for sterilization after every procedure, to include restocking surgical supplies.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for the patient either by active participation in the cleaning of clinical spaces, operating rooms, and medical equipment, or by guiding other personnel in the environmental maintenance.

Additional Qualifications for Surgical Technologist

• Must meet BLS requirements.

Minimum Qualifications for Surgical Technologist (Dermatology Laser), DMS

• Degree: Certificate.
• Education: Graduate from Surgical Technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or completion of a formal training program provided by any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, or Air Force) for surgical technicians, surgical technologists, or operating room technicians.
• Certification: Certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or certified as a Tech-in-Surgery (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or possess a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) certification as a surgical technician and/or operating room technician.
• Experience: One year of experience within the last two years as a Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician.

Core Duties for Surgical Technologist (Dermatology Laser), DMS

• Perform the full spectrum of sterile techniques, setting up surgical trays, preparing and draping patients for Surgery, and assisting with post-operative dressings.
• Ensure surgical packs are cleaned and packed for sterilization after every procedure, to include restocking surgical supplies.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for the patient either by active participation in the cleaning of clinical spaces, operating rooms, and medical equipment, or by guiding other personnel in the environmental maintenance.

Additional Qualifications for Surgical Technologist (Dermatology Laser), DMS

• Must meet BLS requirements.
• Possess a minimum of 2 years' experience within the preceding 3 years as a Surgical Technologist. Within the experience timeframe, the HCW must possess a minimum of 3 months experience within the preceding 12 months assisting the Surgeon in cutaneous laser procedures and post-operative laser Surgery wound care.
• This position is subject to Qualifying package.

Minimum Qualifications for Surgical Technologist (Dermatology), DMS

• Degree: Certificate.
• Education: Graduate from Surgical Technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or completion of a formal training program provided by any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, or Air Force) for surgical technicians, surgical technologists, or operating room technicians.
• Certification: Certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or certified as a Tech-in-Surgery (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or possess a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) certification as a surgical technician and/or operating room technician.
• Experience: One year of experience within the last two years as a Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician.

Core Duties for Surgical Technologist (Dermatology), DMS

• Perform the full spectrum of sterile techniques, setting up surgical trays, preparing and draping patients for Surgery, and assisting with post-operative dressings.
• Ensure surgical packs are cleaned and packed for sterilization after every procedure, to include restocking surgical supplies.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for the patient either by active participation in the cleaning of clinical spaces, operating rooms, and medical equipment, or by guiding other personnel in the environmental maintenance.

Additional Qualifications for Surgical Technologist (Dermatology), DMS

• Must meet BLS requirements.
• Possess a minimum of 2 years' experience within the preceding 3 years as a Surgical Technologist. Within the experience timeframe, the HCW must possess a minimum of 3 months experience assisting the Surgeon in Mohs micrographic Surgery and post-operative wound care within the preceding 12 months.
• This position is subject to Qualifying package.

Core Duties for All Surgical Technologist

• Perform the full spectrum of sterile techniques, setting up surgical trays, preparing and draping patients for Surgery, and assisting with post-operative dressings.
• Ensure surgical packs are cleaned and packed for sterilization after every procedure, to include restocking surgical supplies.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for the patient either by active participation in the cleaning of clinical spaces, operating rooms, and medical equipment, or by guiding other personnel in the environmental maintenance.

Labor Category: Surgical Technologist (Dermatology Laser) DMS - Dermatology Clinic

• Work Schedule: Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0630 to 1800 hours. Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5 or 11-hour shift. No weekend service is expected nor implied. In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services more than 80 hours per two-week period.

Labor Category: Surgical Technologist (Dermatology) DMS - Dermatology Clinic

• Work Schedule: Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0630 to 1800 hours. Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5 or 11-hour shift. No weekend service is expected nor implied. In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services more than 80 hours per two-week period.

Labor Category: Surgical Technologist DSS - Main OR

• Work Schedule: Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0600 to 1700 hours. Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5-hour shift to include an uncompensated 30-minute lunch break. Duration of Surgeries varies, during uncompensated meal break a Government Employee will cover, workload permitting. In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services more than 80 hours per two-week period.