Job detail

Certified Surgical Tech FT

Surgery Partners, Inc

#BLS #Patient Care #Operating Room #Sterile Field #Infection Control #Medical Equipment #Decontamination #CST #Certified Surgical Technologist

Quick overview

Assist surgeons during procedures by maintaining a sterile field and passing necessary instruments. Responsible for preparing the operating room, monitoring equipment, and assisting with patient positioning and post-operative care.

Requirements summary

Must be a graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program with CST certification or equivalent state-recognized qualification. BLS certification is required, and 1-2 years of clinical experience in an operating room is preferred.

professional certificateInventory ManagementPatient PreparationSpecimen HandlingSterilizationInfection ControlBasic Life SupportDecontaminationSterile TechniqueOperating Room ExperienceSurgical Instrumentation

Job description

Hiring Now for Certified Surgical Tech FT

General summary of duties

As a Certified Surgical Technician, you will assist the surgeon with procedures, maintain sterile technique, be involved in infection control program, monitor and maintain equipment, supplies and instruments and help prepare patients for surgery. Must be team oriented and have proven experience working in a fast-paced environment. OR experience and BLS required.

Essential functions

Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures
Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up the sterile field to include surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions
Follows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients
Performs pre-procedure preparations to the patient's skin and body
Completes a safety check prior to start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc.
Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as checking to ensure it is working properly
May assist with prep for patient procedure
May transport patients to the procedure room
May assist with positioning on the procedure table
Drapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performed
Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants
Retracts, cut sutures and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedure
Participates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on type of procedure performed
Helps prepare specimens and assists with the disposition of specimens
Applies dressings
Post-procedure, assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcher
Cleans and restocks the procedure room
Pulls supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures
Assists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management
Assists with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high level disinfection
Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center
Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication
Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members

Physical/Mental demands

Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lighted, well-ventilated environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.

Education/Experience/Requirements

A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
CST certification, or based on state regulations, they may be grandfathered in, without being certified
Prefer 1-2 years clinical experience in an operating room setting.
Must be certified in Basic Life Support