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St. Joseph's/Candler

Surgical Technician

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What they do

A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.

$44,789 / year median in Georgia

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Summary Scrub Technician provides patient care under the direct supervision of the O.R. Staff Nurse through scrubbing surgical cases, circulating duties, and scope processing.
Assisting Nurse to include:
helping to obtain the appropriate supplies, instruments, and equipment for the surgical or endoscopic procedure. Education Graduate of an ORT course
  • Required Graduate of Surgical Technician Program
  • Preferred Experience 1 Year ORT course
  • Required 1-2 Years Endoscopy experience
  • Preferred License & Certification Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Required Core Job Functions Patients are escorted from reception area and assistance provided with dressing and undressing.
Complete set of vitals obtained and comfort and safety is provided. Warm blankets offered and patient privacy is maintained. Demonstrates competence in anatomy and physiology of the Gastrointestinal System. Demonstrates a competence in handling of equipment as related to the procedures performed in this department. Ensures that all equipment and accessories are functioning properly prior to any procedure. Knows proper function of equipment and instruments, including use, cleaning and disinfection procedure. Trouble shoots equipment when not functioning and reports malfunctioning equipment to Biomedical staff in a timely manner. Implements AORN standards. Implements environmental standards. Uses resources wisely. Eliminates waste. Maintains supply par levels.