Certification Details

Job Details

A surgical technologist is present within the operation room and provides help to surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists.
The technologist will hand necessary instruments to the surgeon, so that the surgery can be more easily performed.
It is important to be able to anticipate which devices the surgeon will use, so that no time is lost.
Certain equipment may also be monitored by the technologist, such as machinery relating to the observance of vital signs.
Set up and maintain surgical field, collaborating with nurses and doctors and assisting where required.
Assemble, transport, and retrieve surgical equipment, ensuring all pieces leave the room.
Keep all needed surgical equipment at the ready, including sterile linens, saline, lights, suction machines, etc.
Inspect, maintain, decontaminate, and repair surgical equipment, keeping inventory records up to date.
Conduct pre- and post-surgery patient care, including shaving, transporting, and applying dressings.

Job Requirements

Must have NBSTSA certification.
Must have BLS certification, must be through the American Heart Association (RQI certifications will not be accepted).
Must have 3 years recent experience.

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