Surgical Technician

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists in the surgical suite during surgical procedures; functions within the protocols, practice guidelines, procedures and physician directives of Sturdy Memorial Hospital, and the Department of Nursing in accordance with the Massachusetts rules and regulations for ancillary health care providers, CDC and OSHA standards, and any other applicable regulatory or accreditation agency.
Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique, anatomy and physiology and medical terminology
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the care and handling of specimens, special positioning of patients, environmental dangers and complications of surgical procedures
• Demonstrates manual dexterity, professional ethics, cost containment and knowledge and skill in handling instrumentation and suture
• Demonstrates an understanding of anatomy and physiology, communications, prostheses, solutions and anesthesia
• Must meet all criteria associated with responsibilities detailed in this document
• Must visibly demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patient
• Provides timely, positive response to needs of patients, co-workers and physicians
• Must develop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility
• Command of verbal and written English
• Good organizational skills.
• Successful completion of orientation

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

Educational Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of a surgical technology program

License/Certification:

• Current Massachusetts certification
• BLS certification

Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.

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