EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduation from a Surgical Technology program. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or

REGISTRATION

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required. Certification in specialty area preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Ensures quality patient care, safety, and advocacy through critical thinking, anticipation and management of case specific needs, under direct supervision of the RN. 2. Ensures complete, accurate and timely care, cleanliness and management of instruments, equipment and supplies. 3. Communicates to the team, co-workers and patients in an effective, positive and professional manner. Demonstrates effective, positive, professional manners while exercising verbal and nonverbal communication to the multidisciplinary team, co-workers, and patients. 4. Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development. 5. Demonstrates cost containment activities of instruments and inventory.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situations Resilient and flexible in a changing environment Systems for patient safety Technology/informatics skills Practice Innovation

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases, hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes Possible exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation Handles emergency or crisis situation Subject to many interruptions Highly stressful and crowded, noisy conditions

Required Protective Equipment:

Eye/face protection, gown, mask, gloves, hair covering