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Certified Surgical Technologist - Full Time Days 7AM-5PM; rotating schedule/weekends - OR. Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Certified Surgical Technologist.

In this role, the successful candidate The ORT is an integral team member in the safe, efficient care of the intraoperative client. The individual ORT is able to efficiently, quickly and accurately set up, maintain and monitor the sterile and or aseptic field. The ORT assists surgeons, by assembling and passing instrumentation and supplies, holding retractors and anticipating surgical needs. Cleans, stocks and maintains all instrumentation and supplies. The ORT is knowledgeable in infection control principals for patient, self and staff safety and well being.

Job Responsibilities:

To provide safe and reliable patient care related to aseptic and sterile environment. Follows policy and procedure for proper OR attire in appropriate areas. Checks integrity, expiration dates and proper processing of all items opened for a sterile field. Uses aseptic technique when scrubbing, gowning and gloving. Initiates corrective actions when breaks in sterile field occur. Uses proper open glove technique for any glove change during procedure. Properly moves in and around a sterile field. Describes parameters required for methods of sterilization. Chooses correct method and time of sterilization related to item. Demonstrates correct safe use of autoclave and steris machines. Documents accurately, each time used, for autoclave and steris. Plans for and can properly drape for varying surgical procedures. Safely administers, accepts and labels sterile solutions or medications to the sterile field. Per national safety guidelines, per hospital protocol. Transfers specimen(s) without breaking integrity of sterile field. To provide safe and reliable patient care related to environment of care. Follows Universal Precautions at all times. Contains and disposes of contaminated items, can describe process. Disposes of sharps appropriately, can describe actions. Uses Personal Protective Equipment in accordance with Medical Center Policy and Procedure. Uses safe zone, as per policy.

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalency Successful completion of a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization, required. Exemptions are provided for those currently practicing as surgical technologists. The individual must provide evidence for a cumulative period of one (1) year, occurring within the four (4) years immediately prior to the effective date, January 1, 2015. Surgical technologists are required to annually complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education to remain qualified to practice. New graduates must successfully complete a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists and must obtain certification within 12-months from the successful completion date of the surgical technology program. Able to lift equipment/supplies up to 30# on a daily basis Can stand for 70% to 90% per day Dexterous with fine or intricate instruments Able to prioritize, anticipate and alter activities throughout the day Possesses mature interpersonal skills Able to cope with the frequent risk of exposure to blood/body fluids during normal duties Able to cope with the environmental risks related to chemicals and steam Current BLS required. Adaptable able to handle a change in procedures quickly and efficiently And/or change in assignments.

Preferred Qualifications: MUST BE PRESENTLY CERTIFIED PREFERRED 1 YR EXPERIENCE

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.