Certified Surgical Tech

About the role

A Certified Surgical Technician will assist the surgeon with procedures, maintain sterile technique, be involved in infection control program, monitor and maintain equipment, supplies and instruments, and help prepare patients for surgery. The position requires a team-oriented individual with proven experience in a fast-paced environment. Experience and BLS certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures
• Helps prepare the operating room by setting up the sterile field to include surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions
• Follows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients
• Completes a safety check prior to start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as checking to ensure it is working properly
• May assist with prep for patient procedure
• Transports patients to the procedure room
• Assists with positioning on the procedure table
• Drapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performed
• Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants
• Retracts, cuts sutures and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedure
• Participates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on type of procedure performed
• Helps prepare specimens and assists with the disposition of specimens
• Applies dressings
• Assists with the transfer of patients from the procedure bed to the stretcher
• Cleans and restocks the procedure room
• Pulls supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures
• Assists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management
• Assists with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high level disinfection
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
• CST certification, or based on state regulations, may be grandfathered in, without being certified
• Prefer 1-2 years clinical experience in an operating room setting

Skills

• Knowledge of recognized channels of communication
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
Life Insurance
PTO
401(k) retirement plan with a company match
And more!

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Company

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity