Surgical Technologist (Full Time, 40, Rotating)

RESPONSIBILITIESI. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES: Within scope of work, assists in the planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care as a member of the patient care team in department. Scrubs, assists and anticipates the needs of physicians during a wide variety of surgical procedures with the supervision of a staff nurse. Depending upon area of assignment, performs procedural, operative and diagnostic procedures with supervision of a Registered Nurse.II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Essential: standing, walking, stooping/bending, twisting body, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting usual amount of 35 lbs, pushing/pulling usual amount of 50 pounds of force, carrying usual amount of 35 lbs, reaching above/at/below shoulder, repetitive arm/hand motions, static/frequent gripping of an object for prolonged periods. As required, operates sterilizers, drills, saws, microscopes, surgical tables, and various other surgical equipment/instrumentation.III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. Subject to noise and/or vibration, hazardous physical conditions and atmospheric conditions which affect the respiratory system or the skin.IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: Completion of a certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room Technician or comparable training program; or three (3) years experience as an OR Technician or Surgical Technologist in an acute care or outpatient setting. Association of Surgical Technologists Certification preferred. Current certification in BLS/HCP.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet