Certified Surgical Technologist

Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.

Handles medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions as dispensed to the sterile field by a Registered Nurse for surgeon use.

Demonstrates knowledge of The Surgery Center’s current policies and procedures.

Performs initial and closing counts on instruments, sharps, and sponges. Per The Surgery Center’s policy and procedure, performs additional counts as needed.

Prepares and hands off specimens carefully to the circulating nurse, without compromising staff safety or labeling accuracy.

Identifies, selects, and performs correct decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization method for equipment and instrumentation for various surgical procedures. At the end of cases, cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.

Assists with stripping, cleaning, and setting up the OR suite for own/other’s cases with efficiency and speed.

Assists with OR flow as required.

Assists in the maintenance of equipment and instrumentation to facilitate durability and availability for future procedures.

Contributes to meeting the fluctuating staffing needs of the department as evidenced by flexibility in own assignment and work schedule.

Demonstrates initiative and collaborates professionally with caregivers in/out of the OR suite.

Promotes teamwork by assisting with the precepting of new caregivers.

Identifies areas of conflict, intervenes effectively, or seeks assistance in conflict resolution.

What you need

Education Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited surgical technician program or equivalent from an accredited school is required.
• Certification (CST) required within 1 year of program completion.
• Mass experience prior to July 2013.

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year work experience as a surgical technician is required.
• Experience in Ambulatory Surgery or Outpatient Surgery preferred.
• Experience scrubbing in on variety of cases (orthopedic, plastics, general, and urology) preferred.
• Experience in Sterile Processing Department is preferred.
• Great team player
• Strong attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong communication skills
• Inherent desire to go above and beyond

Certifications

• Currently holds American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) or AHA approved equivalent (or obtains within three (3) months of hire).

Physical abilities

Additional

Job Description

The pay range for this position is $27-$48/hr + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

It is not intended that this Job Description include all details of the work functions of this position. The incumbent will perform work of a lower or equivalent classification as required or directed, and work of higher classification for training and development purposes or as situationally warranted.

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