Providing proficient perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation
Functioning as a scrub assistant to the physician performing operative and/or invasive procedures
Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse
Verifying functioning and adequate availability of supplies/instruments/equipment prior to the surgical procedure
Ensuring safe care to patients, staff, and visitors
Promoting individual professional growth and development
Requirements
Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program
Certified in Basic Life Support
Certification as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
2 years of acute care experience required
1+ year of CV (open heart) or Vascular experience preferred within the last 3 years