Surgical Tech, Main OR, PRN
Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, Athens, GA, United States
Description:
RESPONSIBLE FOR:Facilitating patient care by assisting the physician during surgery in the Operating Room (OR) for multiple specialties, performing technical and some patient care duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Functions as a clinical specialist across numerous service specialty lines. Assumes additional responsibilities for maintaining surgical specialties as necessary and serves as a resource. Functions on a more global level and is more involved in detailed surgical endeavors related to the surgery department.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:High School Diploma or GED.
Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or LPN program.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Surgical Tech Certification and 3 years of experience required. In lieu of Surgical Tech certification, 7 years of experience can be substituted for certification for a total requirement of 10 years Surgical Tech experience.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:Current GA LPN License if applicable.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Certification as a Surgical Technologist Required or Licensed as an LPN required.
BLS certification required.