SURGICAL TECH III at Premier Health in DAYTON, OH

SURGICAL TECH III

Location: DAYTON, OHIO, UNITED STATES

The Surgical Technologist (ST) performs technical functions to assist in the delivery of patient care within the Operating Room or other areas of the hospital as assigned. The ST provides assistance to other health care providers such as Registered Nurses, anesthesia staff, surgeons and other professionals. The primary role of the ST is to perform in the ‘scrub’ role during surgical procedures and to ensure availability of all sterile supplies, instrumentation, and equipment. Additionally, the ST provides orient/training to new team members, participates in very complex cases, and is responsible for driving PI projects to completion.

Education Required: High School completion / GED
Type of degree: Surgical Technology
Preferred educational qualifications: Diploma; Associate degree in the field of Surgical Technology or Military Training with 5 or more years of experience without a degree.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current BLS is required.
Certified as a Surgical Technologist under the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist by graduating from a CAAHEP and passing a national certification examination (CST) OR, certification under the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) preferred.
Experience Required: 1-3 years of job-related experience required.
Knowledge/Skills:
Must be able to multitask with interruptions while maintaining a professional demeanor
Basic computer knowledge
Strong organizational skills
Effective interpersonal and communication skills