EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Graduation from a Surgical Technology program or from an accredited school of Nursing. 3 years of experience strongly preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required. Certification in specialty area preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

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

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.

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

Demonstrates cost containment activities of instruments and inventory.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situations

Resilient and flexible in a changing environment

Systems for patient safety

Technology/informatics skills

Practice Innovation

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases, hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes

Possible exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation

Handles emergency or crisis situation

Subject to many interruptions

Highly stressful and crowded, noisy conditions

Required Protective Equipment: Eye/face protection, gown, mask, gloves, hair covering

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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