Certified Surgery Tech
JOB SUMMARY: The surgical technologist is responsible for preparing the operating suite for surgical procedures. They are to set the instruments, supplies and equipment up for the surgical procedure in a sterile fashion. They are to assist the surgeon in the surgical procedure. They are to recognize a break in sterile technique and correct it. The surgical technologist is responsible for providing comfort to the patient. They also clean the OR after a procedure, position the patients, clean and sterilize instruments, pull supplies and instruments, put unused supplies and instruments away. The CST will take call on weeknights, weekends and holidays in a rotation depending on number of CST's will determine frequency of on call hours.
QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Graduate of accredited surgical technology program. CST (certified surgical technologist certification mandatory)
- Prepare operating suite; i.e.; supplies, equipment, and instruments.
- Maintain a sterile field Assist and support the physician before, during and after the procedure.
- Assist the RN preparing for the procedure.
- Assist in positioning the patient.
- Pull supplies and instruments for future cases.
- Help transport and move the patient.
- Follows universal precautions.
- Runs the autoclave and knows the use of sterilizing equipment.
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:
- Demonstrates expertise in the area of surgical procedures and the supplies, instruments and equipment it require to carry out those procedures.
- Behaves in a respectful and "Patient's First" demeanor towards patients, families associates and self.
- Provides a calm manner for the patients during pre-op and perioperative periods. Is punctual and demonstrates acceptable attendance.