SURG TECH (OR)-CERT

Education Required: High School completion / GED

Additional requirements:
Type of degree: Certification as a Surgical Technologist
Area of study or major: Surgical Technology
Preferred educational qualifications Diploma; Associates Degree in the field of Surgical Technology; Military Training; 5 or more years of experience without a degree.
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Licensure/Certification/Registration

 Current CPR is required.   

Must be Certified as a Surgical Technologist under the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist by graduating from a CAAHEP and passing a national certification examination (CST) OR, certification under the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Knowledge/Skills

 Must be able to multitask with interruptions while maintaining a professional

    demeanor
 Basic computer knowledge
 Strong organizational skills
 Effective interpersonal and communication skills