EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from a Surgical Technology program or from an accredited school of Nursing.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.Certification in specialty area preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensures quality patient care, safety, and advocacy through critical thinking, anticipation and management of case specific needs, under direct supervision of the RN.

2. Ensures complete, accurate and timely care, cleanliness and management of instruments, equipment and supplies.

3. Communicates to the team, co-workers and patients in an effective, positive and professional manner. Demonstrates effective, positive, professional manners while exercising verbal and nonverbal communication to the multidisciplinary team, co-workers, and patients.

4. Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development.

5. Demonstrates cost containment activities of instruments and inventory.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situationsResilient and flexible in a changing environmentSystems for patient safetyTechnology/informatics skillsPractice Innovation

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases, hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastesPossible exposure to toxic chemicals and radiationHandles emergency or crisis situationSubject to many interruptionsHighly stressful and crowded, noisy conditions

Required Protective Equipment:

Eye/face protection, gown, mask, gloves, hair covering

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum