Certified SurgicalTechnician

Certified SurgicalTechnician page is loaded## Certified SurgicalTechnicianlocations: Attleboro, MAtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R8830Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24-Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists in the surgical suite during surgical procedures; functions within the protocols, practice guidelines, procedures and physician directives of Sturdy Memorial Hospital, and the Department of Nursing in accordance with the Massachusetts rules and regulations for ancillary health care providers, CDC and OSHA standards, and any other applicable regulatory or accreditation agency.**Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:*** Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique, anatomy and physiology and medical terminology* Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the care and handling of specimens, special positioning of patients, environmental dangers and complications of surgical procedures* Demonstrates manual dexterity, professional ethics, cost containment and knowledge and skill in handling instrumentation and suture* Demonstrates an understanding of anatomy and physiology, communications, prostheses, solutions and anesthesia* Must meet all criteria associated with responsibilities detailed in this document* Must visibly demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patient* Provides timely, positive response to needs of patients, co-workers and physicians* Must develop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility* Command of verbal and written English* Good organizational skills.* Successful completion of orientation**Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:****Educational Requirements:*** High school graduate or equivalent* Has successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service which has been deemed appropriate by the commissioner* Surgical technologists are required to complete an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and hold and maintain a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons an d the Association of Surgical Technologists* Was employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1 2013* Has successfully completed an accredited school of surgical technology but has not as of the date of hire obtained the certified surgical technologist certification. This is provided however that such certification shall be obtained within 12 months of the graduation date**License/Certification:*** Has successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service which has been deemed appropriate by the commissioner* Surgical technologists are required to complete an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and hold and maintain a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons an d the Association of Surgical Technologists* Was employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility on or before July 1 2013* Has successfully completed an accredited school of surgical technology but has not as of the date of hire obtained the certified surgical technologist certification. This is provided however that such certification shall be obtained within 12 months of the graduation date* BLS certification**Age Specific Criteria:** Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.**Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations:** Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.-Salary Range:$25.16-$38.42### Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.## Current Sturdy Health Employees –Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.## #J-18808-Ljbffr Sturdy Memorial Hospital