Certified Surgical Technologist

Opportunity:

Surgical Tech - Surgical Tech

Job Details:

• CST certification required, or must be within twelve months of graduation from an approved program
• AHA CPR certification required
• Demonstrate knowledge of and assist with surgical procedures by meeting the anticipated needs of the surgeon and other team members
• Set up tables, instruments, and supplies according to the type of surgery being performed, displaying dexterity in the use and handling of surgical instruments throughout the procedure
• Select, prepare, and maintain knowledge of specific uses for all necessary supplies, equipment, and instrumentation used for each surgical procedure while ensuring surgical procedure cards are current
• Apply principles of aseptic practice consistently to all surgical procedures in order to prevent infection
• Demonstrate correct techniques for disinfection, sterilization, and environmental control
• Open sterile supplies aseptically by verifying exposure to a sterilization process and checking the integrity of the sterile package
• Assist in skin preparation and draping of the patient and operative area as requested by the surgeon
• Maintain correct account of sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse and report correctness and discrepancies according to Operating Room policy and procedures
• Dispose of sharps from sterile field per Operating Room policy and procedures
• Prepare all specimens and cultures appropriately for laboratory analysis
• Assist the surgical team in the care and maintenance of the surgical suite to maintain cleanliness and allow rapid room turnover
• Must demonstrate mature professional behaviors including tact, empathy, and diplomacy
• Must promote a positive working environment
• Physical requirements include exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Frequent reaching, handling, and feeling required; occasional stooping and kneeling required