<p>Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.</p> <p>Reports to: Director Surgical Services</p> <p>Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.</p> <p>Minimum Education</p> <p>Graduate of a Surgical Technician Program - Preferred</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Required Skills</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Required Skills</p> <p>Certifications:</p> <p>BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required to be current upon hire.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Required Skills</p> <p>Licenses:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Minimum Work Experience</p> <p>6 months Surgical Tech experience - Preferred</p> <p>Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran</p>