<p>Job Summary</p> <p>Provides assistance to physician and facilitates in procedural areas which includes invasive and non-invasive techniques.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments. </li><li>Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients. </li><li>Provides continuous surveillance and maintenance of sterile field. </li><li>Passes instruments to physician during surgery. </li><li>Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery. </li><li>Receives specimens for delivery for appropriate testing. </li><li>Assists with application of wound dressings and securing of drainage system. </li><li>Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation. </li><li>Must serve on one of the three specialty teams. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire </li><li>No experience required </li><li>CST - Certified Surgical Technologist through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within 90 days of employment in this position OR </li><li>TS-C - Tech in Surgery-Certified through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required within 90 days of employment in this position AND </li><li>BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position </li></ul> <p>Skills and Attributes</p> <ul> <li>Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. </li><li>Works under minimal supervision. </li><li>Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. </li><li>Department specific competencies for positions are detailed in the unit/department scope of service. </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands</p> <ul> <li>Standing: Frequently </li><li>Walking: Frequently </li><li>Sitting: Occasionally </li><li>Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently </li><li>Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely </li><li>Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely </li><li>Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently </li><li>Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely </li><li>Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely </li><li>Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently </li><li>Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently </li><li>Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently </li><li>Climbing: Occasionally </li><li>Bending/Stooping: Frequently </li><li>Kneeling: Occasionally </li><li>Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally </li><li>Reaching: Frequently </li><li>Talking: Frequently </li><li>Hearing: Frequently </li><li>Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely </li><li>Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently </li><li>Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently </li><li>Running: Occasionally </li><li>Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently </li><li>Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently </li><li>Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently </li><li>Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently </li></ul> <p>Owensboro Health Core Commitments</p> <p>INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.</p> <p>RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.</p> <p>TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.</p> <p>INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.</p> <p>SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.</p> <p>EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.</p>