What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist - Day Shift position at Piedmont Augusta Hospital?
Description : RESPONSIBLE FOR :
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 :
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED :
High School Diploma or GED.
Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or LPN program.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
Surgical Tech Certification and 3 years of experience required. In lieu of Surgical Tech certification, 7
years of experience can be substituted for certification for a total requirement of 10 years Surgical Tech
experience.
MINIMUM LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW :
Current GA LPN License if applicable.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :
Certification as a Surgical Technologist Required or Licensed as an LPN required.
BLS certification required
