Surgical Technologist

Assists physician during procedures. Ensures endoscopic suite is adequately prepared for the procedures. Ensures all instruments are cleaned and sterilized and functioning properly. Participates in department staff meetings and performance improvement activities.

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Minimum Education: Some college or vocational training required.

Minimum Experience: Up to 1 to 2 years of job-related experience is preferred.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses:    

A person may not practice Surgical Technology in a healthcare facility unless the person meets one of the following requirements:

Is currently certified with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR

Is a new graduate from an accredited education program for Surgical Technology. A new graduate may practice for up to three months before completing certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), NBSTSA certification is required within 90 days of employment. OR

Is a person who has completed an appropriate training program for Surgical Technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard or in the United States Public Health Service. OR

Is a person provides evidence that they were employed to practice Surgical Technology in a health care facility in South Carolina prior to January 1, 2008.

Current non-certified Surgical Technologist Piedmont Medical Center employees are encouraged to acquire this certification.

American Heart Association BLS required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire

1. Evaluates patient needs appropriately. Identifies deviations from the norm. Prioritizes problems in accordance with data.

1. Standards of care initiated in accordance with unit standards. Appropriate resources identified and utilized in accordance with unit guidelines. Decisions made within scope of practice.

1. Possess basic knowledge of policies and procedures. Demonstrates solid clinical knowledge base and safe clinical skills. Recognizes and responds appropriately to changes in patient condition. Effective time management.

1. Evaluates and modifies care based on patient response. Evaluates and modifies standards of care based on achieved patient outcomes. Adapts procedures to be age-specific.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.