Surgical Technologist - Perioperative Services

Requires a 30-minute callback response time 40 hours a week 0830-5 M-F call rotation weekdays, holidays, and weekends. One call weekend per month Essential Job Duties: Collaborates with team members in preparing the operating room utilizing principles of sterile technique to provide a clean and safe environment. Analyzes collected data to formulate a plan of care that contributes to high quality and safe outcomes. Assists the healthcare team by being fiscally responsible in the ordering of supplies and items necessary for departmental operations. Communicates with healthcare team any inventory, equipment or instrument needs to ensure department efficiency. Contributes to a high-performance work environment by seeking educational resources that enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills. Secondary Job Duties: Provide direct patient care to mothers and newborns as delegated by the assigned nurse. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment, including supply stocking.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

-- Graduate of accredited surgical technician program. Certification in Surgical Technology preferred. Otherwise, must demonstrate competence as described in Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations. Certification recommended . Experience -- Previous hospital or healthcare experience, clinical experience. Reports to: And takes direction from the Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, and/or Director of the area.

Education

Graduate of accredited surgical technician program. Certification in Surgical Technology required with the exception of staff previously granted grandfather status who then must demonstrate competence as described in Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations. Licensure: Not applicable, certification required.

15 CEU's for those in grandfather status. Experience: Previous hospital or healthcare experience, clinical experience. Basic Life Support. 15 continuing education units for those in grandfather status.