Surgical Technologist

Description

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***May be eligible for a sign-on bonus***

JOB SUMMARY

The Surgical Technologist is a skilled member of the allied healthcare team who provides clinical support and/or operating room assistance under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Surgical Technologist works with a wide variety of healthcare professionals to deliver direct patient care before, during, and after procedures or surgery. The Surgical Technologist provides a safe, efficient environment for the surgical patient and staff by working in accordance with Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) standards of practice and by adhering to MCHS policies/procedures, universal precautions, and sterile technique.

Hours: Days, hours may vary, call rotation

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Minimum Required: Graduate of a surgical technologist program or military equivalent.

Preferred/Optional: None

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional:

Two years’ of healthcare experience. One year experience as Surgical Technologist.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES  

Minimum Required:

BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required within three months of hire. May require additional specialty or department-specific certifications (where applicable).

Preferred/Optional:

BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire. Surgical Technologist certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Those without the certification are encouraged to complete continuing education credits equal to the requirements to maintain certification.

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