Position Summary:nnThe Surgical Technologist Certified functions in the role of scrub person. Works under the supervision of the surgeon and the R.N. to ensure that the O.R. environment is safe, equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Must possess expertise in the theory and application of surgical technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate safe care of the patient during invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.nnMinimum Qualifications:nnHigh School Diploma or EquivalentnnGraduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program; or equivalent military surgical technologist programnnAmerican Heart Association BLSnnCertified Surgical TechnologistnnPreferred: 1 year surgical technologist experience in acute care operating roomnnEssential Job Functions:nnResponsible for assuring completion of case carts according to preference cards. Recognizes and interprets preference cards for the procuring of instruments and suppliesnnCommunicates clearly with operating room staff and sterile processing staff members to coordinate instrumentation throughout the day for scheduled and non-scheduled cases.nnReviews daily schedule with the charge nurse and the day coordinator of sterile processing identifying possible turnover delays and scheduling issuesnnAssumes responsibility for the core phone and communications inherent with the position, delegates duties accordingly and coordinates breaks and lunches with appropriate individuals.nnResource for the departments of SPD and Surgical Services for the procurement of necessary items, both supply and instrumentation, for scheduled and non-scheduled surgical procedures.nnCommunicates and coordinates with materials management in regards to supply utilization and deploymentnnKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesnnAbility to work in a busy and stressful environmentnnAbility to work varied shiftsnnStrong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skillsnnDemonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all timesnnCreativity, problem analysis and decision makingnnDetail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritizennExercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentialitynnThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.nn77345100 Operating Room