Certified Surgical Technologist

Company: Phoebe Putney Health System
Location: Albany
Posted on: October 25, 2024

Job Description:

Description

JOB SUMMARY

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• Provide technical services under supervision of Orthopaedics Physician. Assist in clinic and operating room as assigned and directed.
  
  GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  
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  • Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
    
  • Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
    
  • Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
    
  • Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
    
  • Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
    
  • Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
    
  • Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
    
    WORKING CONDITIONS
    
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    • General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
      
    • May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
      
    • May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
      
    • May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
      
    • Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
      
    • May be scheduled as needed including overtime
      
      
      Qualifications
      
      EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
      
      • Vocational / Technical Degree in Accredited Surgical Technology Program (Required)
        EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
        
        • 0 - 1 year Surgical technologist experience (Preferred)
          CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
          
          • Required Certifications/Licensures: Certified Surgical Technologists (CST), Basic Life Support (BLS)
            GENERAL SKILLS
            
            • Organizational Skills
              
            • Communication Skills
              
            • Interpersonal Skills
              
            • Customer
              Relations
              
            • Read/Comprehend Written Instructions
              
            • Follow Verbal Instructions
              
            • Basic
              Computer Skills.
              PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
              
              • Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
                
              • Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
                
              • Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
                PHYSICAL DEMANDS
                
                • Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
                  
                • Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
                  
                • Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
                  
                • Bending/Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
                  
                • Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
                  
                • Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
                  
                • Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
                  
                • Reaching above shoulder - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
                  

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