Surgical Technologist - Surgical Services

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Job Title:

Surgical Technologist - Surgical Services

Cost Center:

603181311 IMHos-Surgical Svcs

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

See Job Description for detail (United States of America)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Surgical Technologist – Surgical Services assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients within Surgical Services (Operating Room, Sterile Supply/Decontamination, and Endoscopy). Functions as a member of the sterile team in creating and maintaining a sterile field and passing instruments to surgeons. Understands procedure being performed and anticipates needs of the surgeon. Performs and participates in disassembly/decontamination, assembly/bundling, sterilization and high-level disinfection processes and the storage and distribution of surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: Graduate from an accredited program for Surgical Technologists.

Preferred/Optional: None

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 

Minimum Required: Must have thorough knowledge of principles of asepsis. Demonstrates excellence in customer service and professional conduct. Must have excellent communication skills. Possesses and displays a sense of responsibility and effective organizational and communication skills. Is able to effectively prioritize work when dealing with multiple tasks. Functions independently to complete assigned tasks.

Preferred/Optional: 1-2 years’ experience in an Operating Room or Ambulatory Care Center.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: BCLS within one month of hire or transfer.

Preferred/Optional: None

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare.  Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid.  This is a condition of employment.  Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.