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Certified Surgical Tech PRN

Kindred Healthcare

#BLS #OSHA #Operating Room #Surgical Procedures #Sterile Field #Patient Safety #Infection Control #Acute Care #Surgical Instruments

Quick overview

The Certified Surgical Technician assists in surgical operations by preparing the operating room, maintaining a sterile field, and passing instruments to the surgical team. They are also responsible for room turnover, equipment sterilization, and ensuring accurate tracking of surgical supplies.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma and have completed an accredited surgical technology program. A Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required.

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Job description

Join Livingston Regional Hospital, a 114-bed, community hospital certified for sepsis care by the Joint Commission and accredited for chest pain by the American College of Cardiology.
As part of the ScionHealth network, Livingston Regional proudly delivers quality care covering all aspects of healthcare, from 24-hour emergency services to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative, a Level I neonatal nursery, a 16-bed gero-psych unit, and many other specialty services.
Livingston serves a five-county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky.
Grow your career where your work touches your neighbors.
Job Summary The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist in surgical operations.
The CST is responsible for ensuring the surgical suite is prepared, maintaining a sterile environment, passing instruments to surgeons during procedures, and assisting in room turnover.
The CST plays a vital role in patient safety, infection control, and operational efficiency in the surgical setting.
Essential Functions Prepare the operating room with sterile instruments, equipment, supplies, and solutions required for surgical procedures.
Maintain aseptic technique and sterile field throughout the procedure.
Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
Accurately track sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after surgical procedures to ensure nothing is retained.
Assist with room turnover before and after procedures, including waste disposal and equipment reprocessing.
Operate and monitor sterilization equipment in accordance with AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA standards.
Assist in processing specimens for laboratory analysis.
Ensure proper documentation of instrument counts, procedures, and sterilization indicators.
Comply with infection control, personal protective equipment, and safety protocols.
Support performance improvement and risk management initiatives.
Maintain readiness and functionality of surgical instruments and equipment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Must read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

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