Surgical Tech Full-time
Queen's Health System

Surgical Technologist - Operatring Room (Full Time, 40, Varied Shifts)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Review Date: 07/23

Effective Date: 09/20

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Within scope of work, assists in the planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care as a member of the patient care team in department.

• Scrubs, assists and anticipates the needs of physicians during a wide variety of surgical procedures with the supervision of a staff nurse.

• Depending upon area of assignment, performs procedural, operative and diagnostic procedures with supervision of a Registered Nurse.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Essential: standing, walking, stooping/bending, twisting body, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting usual amount of 35 lbs, pushing/pulling usual amount of 50 pounds of force, carrying usual amount of 35 lbs, reaching above/at/below shoulder, repetitive arm/hand motions, static/frequent gripping of an object for prolonged periods.

• As required, operates sterilizers, drills, saws, microscopes, surgical tables, and various other surgical equipment/instrumentation.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Subject to noise and/or vibration, hazardous physical conditions and atmospheric conditions which affect the respiratory system or the skin.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Completion of a certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room Technician or comparable training program; or three (3) years experience as an OR Technician or Surgical Technologist in an acute care or outpatient setting.

• Association of Surgical Technologists Certification preferred.

• Current certification in BLS/HCP.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet

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