Surgical Tech - Outpatient Surgery

Overview Facilitating patient care by assisting the physician during surgery in the Operating Room (OR) for multiple specialties, performing technical and some patient care duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Functions as a clinical specialist across numerous service specialty lines. Assumes additional responsibilities for maintaining surgical specialties as necessary and serves as a resource. Functions on a more global level and is more involved in detailed surgical endeavors related to the surgery department.

Responsibilities

Facilitating patient care by assisting the physician during surgery in the Operating Room (OR) for multiple specialties, performing technical and some patient care duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Functions as a clinical specialist across numerous service specialty lines. Assumes additional responsibilities for maintaining surgical specialties as necessary and serves as a resource. Functions on a more global level and is more involved in detailed surgical endeavors related to the surgery department.

Qualifications

Education H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required and Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or LPN program Required Work Experience 3 years of expereince and Surgical Tech Certification Required or In lieu of degree 7 years of experience can be substituted for certification for a total requirement of 10 years of Surgical Tech experience. Required Licenses and Certifications BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Current GA LPN License, if applicable Upon Hire Required or CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Upon Hire Required Business

Unit: Company Name Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital