The surgical technologist serves as an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a circulating RN and/or physician to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

SHIFT AND SCHEDULE

FullTime  7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

· Ability to assess, project and plan for procedural needs

· Possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.

· Combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of safe patient outcomes. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Ability to assess, project and plan for procedural needs

· Possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.

· Combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

· Surgical technologists graduate from surgical technology programs accredited through ARC/STSA, a collaborative effort of AST and ACS, by CAAHEP. CAAHEP is a recognized accreditation agency of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). In addition, surgical technology programs are located in educational institutions that are institutionally accredited by agencies recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or The Joint Commission. The ARC/STSA is also a member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA).

· Employee can be hired as a Surgical Tech I and not be certified; however, must become certified within 180 days of graduation from surgical technologist program. Those employed at MMH prior to 2009 who graduated from an accredited surgical technology program may be grandfathered in to the surgical technology position, however if they terminate employment and return they must return with Certification.