Surgical Technologist

Compensation Range: $27.23 - $49.01

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience.
• Maintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patient, physicians and staff.
• Assist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments and equipment are available for the procedure.
• Assist in assuring that equipment is functioning properly.
• Monitor use of all supplies used. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.
• Continue education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care.
• Take an active role on committees within the department.
• Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety.

Education/Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school for surgical technologists
• Current State licensure and CPR
• Two years of outpatient experience is desired

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Problem solving skills
• Skill in using a computer
• Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
• Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when with patients, physician and staff
• Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete
• Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Consistency and timeliness in attendance