SURGICAL TECHNICIAN EXTERN

Overview

Job Summary

Under direction and supervision of a surgical technician, surgical technician extern provides assistance to surgeon by passing instruments, assuring the functioning of instruments, and keeping instruments free of debris during surgical procedures.  Shares responsibility for patient safety in accordance with the policy and procedure for sponge, needle, and instrument counts.

Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Under direction and supervision of surgical technician)

Qualifications

Job Specific (Minimum Requirements)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work under required deadlines and schedules, while being flexible to special requests and projects.
• Ability to professionally handle stressful situations.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and positive attitude.

Education

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology Program is Required
• High School Diploma/GED equivalent in General Studies is Required

Experience

• Additional experience - Enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technology Program

Certifications and Licensures

• License/Certification is Required upon graduation
• Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation is Required

Model of Care and Conduct

Methodist Hospitals strives for excellence and insists on high standards of conduct and performance in everything we do. Our Model of Care and Conduct is designed to create a positive work environment which Methodist desires for all employees. This is foundational to the high level of patient, family and physician satisfaction we strive for each day. As part of all position’s duties at Methodist Hospitals, all employees are responsible to conduct themselves in accordance with the Model of Care and Conduct and will be evaluated according to these standards of behavior.