Surgical Technician - 4+8721

Title: Surgical Technician

Department Org: Operating Room - 110150

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 645am End Time: 715pm

Posted Salary: $25.88-$31.46

Float: False

Rotate: True

On Call: True

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description

Performs scrub duties during surgical procedures under direct supervision of the physician and the circulating registered nurse. Performs other functions as directed to assist in departmental operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program with a current certification (CST).
• Significant related experience may be considered in lieu of above requirements.
• Heart Saver CPR required.
• Able to function during stressful situations.
• Will be required to rotate shifts as needed, work weekends and take call.
• Physical requirements:
• visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable;
• ability to hear (with or without aides)
• ability to orally communicate
• good manual dexterity
• ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally
• ability to stand, walk frequently
• ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently; and
• ability to perform CPR

Communication/Skills
• Exhibits accuracy, integrity and flexibility; is punctual and dependable.
• Possesses organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work with self-direction and effectiveness under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills; possesses group facilitation skills.
• Must have demonstrated ability in conflict negotiation and ability to exercise diplomacy and tact in potentially volatile situations.

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

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