The Certified Surgical Technician assists the surgical team during operative procedures. Understands and applies principles of asepsis. Arranges the sterile set-up for procedures and passes instruments as needed to the operating team. CST is able to anticipate the surgeons’ needs in such a manner that the surgeon need not divert his attention form the operative field. CST is able to assists in preparing and moving patients and cleaning/sterilizing instruments and the operating room. The CST is responsible for the provision of surgical care to meet identified patient outcomes and to achieve facility goals as directed by the Registered Nurse.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:
1. Prepares the autoclaves, operating rooms, and the work rooms at the beginning of each day.
2. Monitors autoclaves/Steris units daily – biological and steam penetration testing. Completes appropriate documentation on all sterilization processes.
3. Cleans autoclaves monthly.
4. Damp dusts all surfaces daily; damp dusts all flat surfaces and lights in the operating rooms prior to opening sterile packs
5. Assists with the preparation of the operating room for surgical procedures
6. Assists with gowning and gloving members of the surgical team
7. Assists with the care, preparation, maintenance and after-care of sterile and unsterile supplies and equipment.
8. Knows and practices the principles and techniques of sterile/aseptic technique.
9. Handles specimens in accordance with procedures
10. Participates in sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating nurse.
11. Removes drapes at the end of procedures, cleanses the patient of prep solution and applies dressing as needed.
12. Respects patient’s privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
13. Recognizes legal and policy limits of individual responsibility.
14. Demonstrates ability to respond to patient care and operating room needs in an emergency situation.
15. Assists with room turnovers.
16. Cleans instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area for storage or processing
17. Assists with housekeeping duties as necessary to provide a safe environment.
18. Demonstrates the ability to understand and use various types of equipment used to clean and/or sterilize instrumentation.
19. Participates in the CQI process
20. Performs other duties as may be appropriately required or assigned.
21. Provides clinical skills necessary to provide quality care according to patient’s age and stage of growth and development: Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and/or Geriatric.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Surgical Technologist in a OR setting: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person