Certified Surgical Tech - Endo (Call) - Berkshire Health Systems

• DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
  • An Endoscopy LPN/Certified Technologist is a paraprofessional qualified by a didactic and clinical training to provide services during endoscopy procedures under the supervision and responsibility of the ASC Director and RN circulatory nurses or his/her designee. As part of the ASC Team, he/she is responsible for the technical aspects of the patient`s surgical intervention. The LPN and Circulating Nurse work as a team as the surgical patient`s advocate.
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
  • Experience:
    • Knowledge and application of surgical aseptic technique required.
  • Education and Training:
    • Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technologist program or accredited LPN program.
  • License, Certification & Registration:
    • Certification in Basic Life Support required.
    • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
  • Other Requirements:
    • Ability to anticipate and meet the needs of the Surgical Team and Endoscopy Team required.
    • Ability to meet the needs of the patients for safety, comfort, and reassurance required.
    • Rotation on-call system participation required.
    • Must be willing to cross-train to Crane Center & Sterile Processing.
    • Must be willing to function in other capacities needed for the department.
    • Capable of rapid and accurate movements of body and hands in response to visual and audio stimuli.
    • Able to perform a variety of duties in the Operating Room under supervision of the Registered Nurse, and handle a variety of equipment.

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