Surgical Technologist

Parkview Health; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health seeks a Surgical Technologist to support the perioperative team in providing quality patient care. The role emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork, and responsive service to patients, surgeons, and colleagues within the operating suite.

Candidates should have CST certification or be willing to obtain it within 12 months of degree completion, with CPR certification, and a willingness to uphold high professional and communicative standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of Surgical Technologist program or must provide evidence of employment as a Surgical Technologist prior to July 1, 2009.
• Must have current Certified Surgical Technologist certification; or obtain certification within 12 months completion of a degree from an accredited school of surgical technology; or evidence of employment as a certified surgical technologist prior to July 1, 2009; or must be a current valid licensed practitioner providing evidence of employment as a surgical technologist.

Responsibilities

• Assure quality care as a health care team member within the Perioperative environment.
• Anticipate, plan for, and respond to the needs of the patient, surgeon, and other team members.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, patient families, coworkers, and physicians.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Summary

Under the Perioperative leader, assumes responsibility and accountability for assuring quality care as a health care team member within the Perioperative environment. The scope of responsibility of the Surgical Technologist includes the ability to anticipate, plan for, and respond to the needs of the patient, surgeon, and other team members. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, patient families, coworkers, and physicians.

Education

Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent GED. Must be a graduate of a Surgical Technologist program or must provide evidence of employment as a Surgical Technologist prior to July 1, 2009.

Licensure/Certification

Must have current Certified Surgical Technologist certification; or obtain certification within 12 months completion of a degree from an accredited school of surgical technology; or must provide evidence of employment as a certified surgical technologist prior to July 1, 2009; or must be a current valid licensed practitioner providing evidence of employment as a surgical technologist. Certification must be renewed every four years. Completes required 15 CEU credits annually. Must maintain current CPR certification.

Experience

Healthcare experience preferred.

Other Qualifications

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of general computer skills and applications. Must be able to lift 50 pounds; 100 pounds shared lifting.