GENERAL

Position Overview

This position has the overall responsibility to be knowledgeable of various surgical procedures and assist the surgeon with the needed instruments and supplies to perform the surgical procedure. This position also ensures that inventory/supply counts are accurate and adequate for upcoming cases. Ordering of supplies/equipment through computer system or purchase requisitions. Rotates and checks expiration dates. Research information on supplies and equipment. Orders special request supplies and equipment. Reviews, inputs patient charges into the computer, and release of charges. Decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments. Maintains accurate equipment and sterilization records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.

Experience

Minimum of two years of orthopedic scrub tech experience required.

Knowledge Of

Basic computer skills; strong verbal and written communication skills.

Licenses / Certifications / Registries

Current valid certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist required.

OTHERS

Personality / Interpersonal Skills

Appreciation of and the desire to be part of a health care team dedicated to providing patients optimal care.

Employment Type

PRN (one day a week - Wednesdays) May have opportunity for additional hours

Contact Human Resources

Applicants may contact: Human Resources Office Cogdell Memorial Hospital

cmh.saphillips@cogdellhospital.com

1700 Cogdell Blvd. Snyder, TX 79549 Phone:325-574-7112Fax:325-574-7136