Surgical Tech

Job Details

Description

Job Title: Surgical Technologist

Supervision Received: Physician and/or Registered Nurse

General Summary Of Duties

Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.

Education/Experience/Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program, technical program or related.
• Must be certified to perform CPR.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience in a related field.
• BLS certification.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare th...