UCSF·San Francisco, California
The Sr. Surgical Technologist assists in the preparation and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment while functioning as a member of the surgical team. They are responsible for scrubbing independently during orthopedic procedures and anticipating the surgeon's needs.
The Sr. Surgical Technologist, in addition to assisting in the preparation, processing, care, and maintenance of instruments, supplies, and equipment, functions as a member of the surgical team during operative procedures, also functions in a specialty service, and utilizes and troubleshoots service implementation and equipment.
The individual must know aseptic technique and be able to scrub independently in orthopedic procedures, anticipating the needs of the surgeon, and have knowledge of the sequencing of the surgical procedures.
Requires a high school diploma and two years of orthopedic experience as a surgical technologist in an ambulatory setting. An active American Heart Association CPR certification is mandatory.
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