Surgical Technician

Cherokee Nation

  • Tahlequah, OK
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Job Description:OverviewProvides assistance during surgical procedures.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); no exceptions.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR SURGICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFIED
  • Graduate from a Surgical Technology Program with a license as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
COMPETENCIES
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Ability to follow instructions.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Problem-solving skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  • Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain throughout employment. Can be obtained during orientation.
  • A driver’s license may be required to work in some departments. If so, the applicant/employee must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets the requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS FOR SURGICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFIED
  • Must possess a license as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and maintain throughout employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  • The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
  • Educated and compliant with HIPAA regulations and maintains strict confidentiality of patient information.
  • Required to meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.

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