Certified Surgical Technologist

Opportunity:

Surgical Tech - Surgical Tech

Job Details:

• Work 3 12-hour shifts per week from 6:30 AM to 7:00 AM or 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
• Schedule includes one Saturday or Sunday each week plus 2 weekdays
• Night tech will work every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• Potential weekend call requirement with 30-minute or less response time
• Will work holidays to maintain 24/7 coverage
• Hospital scrubs provided
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA, CST or NCCT required
• Completion of an accredited surgical tech program required
• Completion of an accredited medical personnel program such as CNA, MA, LPN, or EMT I/II required
• Assists and supports surgical procedures by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies required for cesarean sections, vaginal deliveries, and circumcisions
• Maintains sterile technique while assisting in draping patient in operative area
• Prepares, passes, and maintains correct count of instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies
• Assists with EVS duties including turning over rooms, OR cleaning, and other unit needs
• Responds to patient calls, anticipates patient needs, and assures patient safety and comfort through regular rounds
• Records vital signs and intake and output when requested into patient record and/or computer
• Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients to RN
• Performs nursing procedures that do not require the skill or judgment of a licensed professional per nursing policies and procedures
• Performs clerical duties including assembling charts and packets and entering charges
• Performs point of care testing
• Maintains appropriate stock and equipment inventories in the department and patient rooms
• Charting system: EPIC
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care