| Daily Tasks |
| Performs delegated activities and tasks to support the operating room team. The surgical core technician prepares and delivers medical/surgical supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures. Technicians also clean, package, inventory and store surgical equipment and instrumentation. |
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| Skills/Talents |
| Adapts to unpredictable situations, communications skills, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, positive personality, human relations skills, multitasking, self-motivated, ability to work with a team, professional image, respect diversity, honesty and caring attitude towards people. |
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| Work Setting |
| Surgical core. |
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| Work Hours |
| Primarily day shifts or day evening, Monday-Friday, with some on-call requirements. Overtime is mandatory. |
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| Education |
| High school graduate or GED. Successful completion of a vocational program for patient care assistants or equivalent education/work experience. |
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| Qualifications |
| Instrument technician certification preferred. Maintain basic life support competency. |
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| Recommended High School Classes |
| Computer applications, heath education, healthcare sciences, biology, chemistry, algebra and geometry |
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