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RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Scrubs, assists and anticipates the needs of physicians during a wide variety of surgical procedures with the 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/10 ft, pushing/pulling usual amount of 50 pounds/100 ft, carrying usual amount of 35 lbs/10 ft, reaching above/at/below shoulder, repetitive arm/hand motions, static/frequent gripping of an object for prolonged periods.

• 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.

• Depending upon area of assignment, takes call as required.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Completion of a certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room Technician or comparable training program; or one (1) year experience as an Operating Room Technician or Surgical Technologist in an acute care or outpatient setting may substituted for an educational or training requirement.

• Certification as Surgical Technologist preferred.

• Current certification in CPR at Healthcare Professional level.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Surgical Technologist experience preferred.

• Obstetric Surgical Technologist experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet