Skill/Ability:

• Requires knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures and diagnosis.
• Requires extensive knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Must be able to take direct orders and direction from surgeons in intense situations.
• Must be able to anticipate surgeons/patient needs.
• Must be able to maintain sterile technique.
• Requires basic clinical skills in patient assessment and delivery of care for patients of all ages.
• Must demonstrate and maintain competence in clinical skills.
• Able to think critically including interpretation, analysis and evaluation.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and as a team player especially in intense situations, to exercise good judgment and successfully manage multi-tasking.
• May be asked to cross train as a circulator for a variety of surgical cases if applicable.
• Requires call on a weekend and holiday rotational basis.
• Able to take direction from more than one provider/ coworker at a time under stressful situations.
• Requires computer and keyboarding skills to meet demands of position.
• Requires a full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50lbs.
• Requires consistent standing in one location for a long period of time while holding retractors.
• Requires ability to work under stressful conditions and working irregular hours for call.