SURGICAL TECH, Cert.,FT, Days

Assists in care of patients of all ages before, during and after surgical procedures by performing scrub duties and related functions as a member of the surgical team on a novice to advanced beginner level completing identified job competencies. Maintains patient safety, privacy and confidentiality. Complies with legal aspects of patient care.  Complies with sterilization standards and standards for handling sharps or contaminated instruments.  Participates in quality improvement activities and completes hospital required education annually.

Job related course work beyond high school - Diploma in Surgical Technology

No previous experience 

Certification with NBSTSA.  NCCT certification accepted if ST was employed as a ST in S.C. prior to January 1, 2008 or completed a ST military training program. (Lawson Code NCST)

In lieu of the education requirement only, must be current with mandatory 15 hours annually of ST continuing education AND either have been employed as a ST in S.C. prior to Jan. 1, 2008 OR have completed a ST military training program.

Completes 15 hours of mandatory ST education annually - Required

Maintains surgical technology certification - Required

Clinical Professional/Technical