| Surgical Technologist - Certified Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Surgical Technologist - Certified. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Surgical Technologist - Certified along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Surgical Technologist - Certified is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Surgical Technologist - Certified, Surgical Technologist - Non-certified, Physician Assistant - Surgical, Nurse Practitioner - Surgical, Medical Technologist (ASCP), Mammography Technologist, Staff Nurse - RN - Surgical First Assistant, PET Technologist, Interventional Radiological Technologist, Chief Ultrasound Technologist |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Surgical Technologist - Certified |
| Assists surgeons and other medical professionals before, during, and after surgical procedures. Responsible for ensuring the operating room environment is safe, and that the required equipment is available, sterile, and functioning properly. Observes the patient's vital signs, checks charts, and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies as needed. Coordinates preparation or disposal of specimens and delivery to laboratory according to procedures. May assist in patient transport. Requires a high school diploma. Requires Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification and CPR certification. Typically reports to a supervisor. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. |
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| Also referred to as: Certified Operating Room Technician, Certified Scrub Technologist, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), ORT Certified, Surgical Technician Certified |
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| Similar Jobs: Surgical Technologist - Certified, Surgical Technologist - Non-certified, Physician Assistant - Surgical, Nurse Practitioner - Surgical, Medical Technologist (ASCP), Mammography Technologist, Staff Nurse - RN - Surgical First Assistant, PET Technologist, Interventional Radiological Technologist, Chief Ultrasound Technologist |
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| Level of Education: Surgical Technologist - Certified Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Surgical Technologist - Certified Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Surgical Technologist - Certified Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Surgical Technologist - Certified Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Surgical Technologist - Certified Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
