Assist surgical team before, during, and after surgery.
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Other duties may be assigned.
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Opens, readies, and maintains sterile field for each surgical case.
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Passes instruments, assists with retractors.
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Provides relief to other staff as appropriate.
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Troubleshoots equipment as appropriate.
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Exhibits a commitment of exemplary customer service.
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Participates in the communication network with appropriate members of the health care team.
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Counts sponges, needles, and instruments as required throughout surgical procedure.
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Displays competency for age specific persons from newborn to geriatrics.
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Participates in precepting surgical tech students and new employees.
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Displays competency for the Surgical Technologist role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards.
Job Requirements
Education: Graduate of Surgical Technological Program or related on the job training with six to twelve months related experience. Associate’s degree preferred.
Required Experience:
Special Skills and Abilities:
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- Surgical Technologist Certificate preferred.
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BLS required
Physical Requirements:
Activity
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
Physical Dexterity and Effort
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements
Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient)
Lifting/Carrying (Patient)
The age-specific populations with which the job incumbent interacts:
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Infant: <1 year
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Early Childhood: 1 year and <5 years
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Late Childhood: 5 years and <13 years
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Adolescent: 13 to <17 years
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Young Adult: 17 to <30 years
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Middle Adult: 30 to 70 years
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Older Adult: >60 years
