Surgical Technician II

In addition to the Surgical Tech I duties, this role is responsible for promoting team effort toward excellence in patient care and efficiency by assisting and anticipating perioperative patient care needs. This includes seeking information from appropriate sources when applicable, gathering equipment and supplies, demonstrating knowledge of sterilization techniques, and the proper care and handling of specialty equipment.

Qualifications

All listed qualifications indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Level of Education

Minimum: Graduation from a certified surgical technician program, completion of a comparable military program, or one year's experience performing similar duties.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Minimum: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred: Certified Surgical Technician (CST)

Technical Requirements

Minimum: Knowledge of anatomy and physiology; ability to identify the structure and functions of body parts; recognize common disorders; comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology.

Years of Related Work Experience

Minimum: One year of scrub tech experience or CST certification, with the ability to perform independently in all service lines.

Preferred: Minimum of one year at Cottage Health Systems in Surgical Services or two years in a clinical setting performing similar duties.