Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist

Responsibilities: Performs various tasks and duties to provide technical assistance and support to medical/surgical staff and personnel during surgical procedures.

Qualifications: REQUIRED

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
• Surgical Technologist with less than 12 months of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other hospital personnel, and promote collaboration among disciplines in coordinating patient care.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Note: As of February 7, 2016, employees currently in the Surgical Technologist role are considered grandfathered and are therefore not required to meet the educational requirements of this job.

PREFERRED

• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Technologist in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).