What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Tech - Call Team position at Highpoint Health – Sumner?
Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
Reports to: Director Surgical Services
Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.
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Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
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Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
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Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
Minimum Education
Graduate of a Surgical Technician Program - Preferred
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Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Computer proficiency required.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Computer proficiency required.
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Certifications:
BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required to be current upon hire.
Certifications:
BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required to be current upon hire.
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Licenses:
Certification is required for experienced surgical technologist upon hire unless qualifications are met under the TCA Section 68-57-102 grandfather clause effective 7/1/2006. New Graduate Surgical Technologists are required to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.
Licenses:
Certification is required for experienced surgical technologist upon hire unless qualifications are met under the TCA Section 68-57-102 grandfather clause effective 7/1/2006. New Graduate Surgical Technologists are required to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.
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Minimum Work Experience
6 months Surgical Tech experience - Preferred
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