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Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - Certified Surgical Tech - OR (3 pm - 11 pm)

Commonwealth Health

#Healthcare #BLS Certification #Operating Room #Surgical Procedures #Surgical Technologist #Patient Population #Same Day Surgery Center #Intra-operative Period

Quick overview

Deliver safe and effective intra-operative care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. Maintain surgical department standards and effectively interact with the healthcare team and acutely ill patients.

Requirements summary

Must be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program with an Associate's degree and hold or obtain certification. Current BLS certification is required prior to the end of the orientation period.

associate degreeprofessional certificateInterpersonal SkillsBLS CertificationManual DexterityPatient CareCrisis ManagementSurgical TechniquesIntra-operative CareSurgical Technology

Job description

A clinically competent surgical technologist works under the supervision of the registered nurse in delivering safe and effective care to the patient in the intra-operative period.
Effectively interacts with patients and health care team members, while maintaining surgical department standards.
Works efficiently with acutely ill patients, including emergency situations.
Position Qualifications Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program, Associates Degree, and keeps current with surgical procedures.
Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes Previous experience preferred.
Should possess the ability to understand and react effectively to the unique needs and care of all patient population.
Technical and mechanical ability, manual dexterity, knowledge of surgical procedure and techniques; sound judgment; ability to follow orders and deal with crisis, emergencies and stress situations; interpersonal skills.
Licenses/Certificates: Current BLS certification, must complete prior to end of orientation period Must meet one of the following requirements upon hire a.
Must hold and maintain a certification from an accredited Surgical Technologist program; b.
Has successfully completed training in an appropriate Surgical Technology program in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard. c.
Employed to practice Surgical Technology, where surgical technology was your primary job, in another health care facility within the past two years; d.
Obtain certification within six months of hire.

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - Certified Surgical Tech - OR (3 pm - 11 pm)

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