Certified Surgical Technologist

Opportunity:

Certified Surgical Tech - Certified Surgical Tech

Job Details:

• Must have CST and BLS certifications at time of submission
• Scrub in on surgical procedures under professional nurse supervision for advanced and complex surgeries
• Anticipate surgeon preferences for materials and instruments and respond proactively
• Set up sterile table with instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications/solutions needed for surgical procedures
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble instruments and equipment and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization
• Monitor supplies and instruments to ensure sterility of materials used in patient care
• Inventory and monitor assigned service supplies and order as needed
• Develop and implement educational programs and learning aids for the department
• Provide input regarding changes in policies, procedures, and patient care standards
• Serve as backup on-call for emergency cases that may require two surgical technicians
• Participate in assigned committees
• Requires knowledge of anatomy and physiology with appropriate instrumentation, suturing materials, needles, prosthetic devices, and other supplies
• Requires knowledge of wound healing, complications, and normal growth and development across the life cycle
• Must demonstrate skills in sterile technique and processing as well as patient positioning
• Must be able to handle requests made during surgery
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of a surgical technologist training program accredited by CAAHEP or a recognized accrediting agency required