Job Summary: Under the immediate supervision of Nurse Manger and/or Supervisor, Surgery, and the clinical guidance of a registered nurse and surgical technologist. Supports the department following basic patient care principles. Minimal Acceptable Job Qualifications Registration/Certification/Licensure: CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) within three (3) months of hire Experience: No specific experience is required. Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED) and is currently a first or second year student in an accredited school of Surgical Technology. Students must complete an initial classroom learning component, which includes basic laboratory check-off stations provided by and according to student Surgical Technology Program. Documentation of completion must be provided to facility prior to student participation. Job Knowledge & Skills: 1) Demonstrates working knowledge of the English language, verbal and written. 2) Requires knowledge of sterilization procedures and aseptic techniques. 3) Demonstrates a fundamental knowledge of surgical procedures, instruments and supplies utilized in the operating suite/treatment room. 4) Requires basic working knowledge of the normal growth, development, related behaviors, needs, comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to the age (including neonate, child, adolescent, aging adult) and diagnosis of patient served to support the provision of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care. 5) Demonstrates well developed interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact effectively with all internal and external unit customers, as needed. Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.