Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - PRN

Job: Certified Surgical Tech

Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Category: 3 Technicians

Position Summary

The Certified Surgical Tech assists surgeon(s) during operative and invasive procedures.

• Essential Functions
• Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure.
• Monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies.
• Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments.
• Verifies sterility and integrity of packages.
• Performs patient care assignments while maintaining quality improvement standards.
• Provides care based on age-specific needs (i.e., pediatric, adolescent, geriatric).
• Adjusts hours to meet patient services when cases are more or less than scheduled.
• Maintains compliance with the call coverage and call-in time.
• Maintains a clean, neat and safe environment by ensuring that supplies and equipment are cleaned and stored in an organized manner.
• Performs scrubbing technique according to departmental policy.
• Accurately performs all sponge, sharp and instrument counts according to policy.
• Prepares instrumentation according to Physician's preference cards and scheduled procedures; keeps cards current.
• Wears personal protective equipment during all procedures.
• Demonstrates proper concepts of prepping and draping according to Physician preference.
• Recognizes unseen boundaries between sterile/unsterile areas and when break occurs.
• Carries out activities during operations pertaining to handling of instruments, sponges, suture, drains, and dressings.
• Assists in restocking rooms and checking for outdated items.
• Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
• Maintains adequate inventory of both stack and non-stock items for Surgical Services and Anesthesia.
• Anticipates needs of surgeon during intraoperative phase.
• Assumes responsibility for care of instruments/equipment during intra/ postoperative phase, including cleaning and processing of instruments.
• Demonstrates ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions, read and write English and perform simple math calculations.
• Performs on-call duties as necessary.
• Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
• Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Work Experience
• One year of Operating Room experience preferred.

• Education
• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Surgical Tech Certification within 180 days of hire date required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire date required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling

Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time

1-10 34-66 1-10 34-66

11-20 0-33 11-20 0-33

21-50 0-33 21-50 0-33

51-75 0-33 51-75 0-33

76-100 0-33 76-100 0-33

Movement % Time

Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33

Crouch/Squat 0-33

Kneel/Crawl 0-33

Reach above Shoulder 0-33

Reach below Shoulder 0-33

Repetitive Arm 34-66

Repetitive Hand 34-66

Grasping 34-66

Squeezing 0-33

Climb Stairs 0-33

Walking Uneven 0-33

Walking Even 34-66

Environment % Time

Indoors 67-100

Outdoors 0-33

Extreme Heat None

Dusty None: Excessive Noise 0-33

Equipment % Time

Motor Vehicles None: Foot Pedals 0-33

Extreme Heat None

Dusty None: Excessive Noise 0-33

Work near % Time

Machinery 34-66

Electricity 34-66

Sharps 34-66

Chemicals 34-66

Fumes 34-66

Heights None

Vision

Depth Perception Required: < 20" Required

Color Not Required

Peripheral Required: Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR

Sit 1 3

Stand 4 4.5

Walk 4 4.5