Surgical Technician

POSITION SUMMARY The Surgical Technician/Scrub Nurse works under the direct supervision of the RN circulating nurse, and under the indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge, Unit Manager of Surgery and Director of Surgical Services. The primary job duties include setting up and maintaining a sterile field for patient#s in the patient population served. The Surgical Tech/Scrub Nurse will assist the surgeon, circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team as needed and perform other related duties as assigned. They will maintain familiarity with function and proper care of all OR equipment and instruments. All of the job duties and standards within this document will be performed according to established policies and procedures and guidelines within the surgery department and Trinity Hospital. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Licenses and Certifications Required Requires either: Surgical Tech or Certified Surgical Tech (CST) AND UAP/Technician upon hire. #Practice/Employment# does include orientation (preference given to CST); OR Current or temporary nursing license in ND or compact nursing license. Educational Requirements Requires either: Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technologist training program; OR# Nursing program, as evidenced by licensure. Experience Requirements Preferred past work experience, but not required. Special Skills or Training Requirements Maintains familiarity with all instrumentation, including proper care and knowledge of functionality. Communicates well with others, handles stressful situations well and works as an efficient member of the team. Completes probation period satisfactorily.

• POSITION SUMMARY

• The Surgical Technician/Scrub Nurse works under the direct supervision of the RN circulating nurse, and under the indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge, Unit Manager of Surgery and Director of Surgical Services. The primary job duties include setting up and maintaining a sterile field for patient's in the patient population served. The Surgical Tech/Scrub Nurse will assist the surgeon, circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team as needed and perform other related duties as assigned. They will maintain familiarity with function and proper care of all OR equipment and instruments. All of the job duties and standards within this document will be performed according to established policies and procedures and guidelines within the surgery department and Trinity Hospital.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses and Certifications Required

• Requires either:

• Surgical Tech or Certified Surgical Tech (CST) AND UAP/Technician upon hire. "Practice/Employment" does include orientation (preference given to CST); OR

• Current or temporary nursing license in ND or compact nursing license.

• Educational Requirements

• Requires either:

• Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technologist training program; OR

• Nursing program, as evidenced by licensure.

• Experience Requirements

• Preferred past work experience, but not required.

• Special Skills or Training Requirements

• Maintains familiarity with all instrumentation, including proper care and knowledge of functionality.

• Communicates well with others, handles stressful situations well and works as an efficient member of the team.

• Completes probation period satisfactorily.