Surgical Tech - OR

Overview : Facilitating patient care by assisting the physician during surgery in the Operating Room (OR) for multiple specialties, performing technical and some patient care duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Functions as a clinical specialist across numerous service specialty lines. Assumes additional responsibilities for maintaining surgical specialties as necessary and serves as a resource. Functions on a more global level and is more involved in detailed surgical endeavors related to the surgery department. Responsibilities : Facilitating patient care by assisting the physician during surgery in the Operating Room (OR) for multiple specialties, performing technical and some patient care duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Functions as a clinical specialist across numerous service specialty lines. Assumes additional responsibilities for maintaining surgical specialties as necessary and serves as a resource. Functions on a more global level and is more involved in detailed surgical endeavors related to the surgery department. Qualifications : Education H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or LPN program Required Work Experience 3 years Surgical Tech Certification and of experience . In lieu of Surgical Tech certification, of experience can be substituted for certification for a total requirement of Surgical Tech experience Required Licenses and Certifications Current GA LPN License if applicable Required Additional Licenses and Certifications Certification as a Surgical Technologist or Licensed as an LPN Required BLS certification Required Business Unit : Name : Piedmont Rockdale HospitalInc