at Highmark Health in

Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Company :

Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

: This job performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions. This position plays a vital role in the surgical team, performing a wide range of technical tasks with proficiency and accuracy. This role requires a strong understanding of surgical procedures, aseptic techniques, and patient care protocols.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

: + This role will support OR specialties and will require to be available for on call coverage. + Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with appropriate instruments and supplies. + Utilizes proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication and specimen handling. + Assists with preparing, positioning and draping patients and participates in the surgical pause to assure correct patient and surgical site. + Understands, anticipates and adapts to surgeon preference and patient care variables, and contributes to updating surgeon preference materials. + Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count. + Cares for and utilizes resources to promote cost effective and efficient environment for patients. + Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

: Minimum + 3 years of surgical technologist experience + Diploma or certificate from a college or accredited technical school. Preferred + 1 year of travel experience + 5 years of surgical technologist experience

Additional Employment Requirements:

+ Surgical Technologist (ST) hired after 12/29/2020 require one of the following: +

Education and Certification:

Accredited Surgical Technologist program completion and nationally recognized certification ( CST , TS-C) within 6 months of hire. Military programs accepted. +

Pre-existing Employment:

Employment as a surgical technologist by this facility before 12/29/2020, or at another facility within the two years prior to 12/29/2020. + CPR - American Heart Association within 60 days of hire. + Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate + Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate + Act 73

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