Description
Job Description Under the direction of a licensed caregiver, the Surgical Technologist II assists in surgical operations. The Surgical Technologist II is assigned technical duties, prepares operating rooms, arranges equipment, assists with procedures, and shares the responsibility to ensure smooth teamwork through the application of knowledge and effective communication with registered nurses, patients, surgeons, anesthesiologists, ancillary personnel, and other health care team members. The Surgical Technologist II provides care consistent with CSMC and accrediting bodies’ standards. The Surgical Technologist II maintains competency skills including the ability to provide care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. The Surgical Technologist II identifies the ability of the adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to follow directions/instructions and give consent. Qualifications Education High School Diploma/GED – minimum Vocational/Technical Diploma Includes the ability to verify on the job training of participating institution – minimum Vocational/Technical Diploma Performs independently in two (2) specialties – minimum Experience 2 years Surgical Procedures – minimum Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) – Upon Hire minimum BCLS Certification Certified Surgical Technologist – preferred Certified Surgical Technologist