Surgical Technician

JOB TITLE : Surgical Technologist

SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Physician and / or Registered Nurse

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES :

Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS :

• A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Must be certified to perform CPR with 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS :   Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.   Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lighted, cool environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.

ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONS :   Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Occasional evening and / or weekend work.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements.  Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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