Certified Surgical Technician - C.S.T.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs surgical hand scrub, sets up back table and Mayo stand for handling instruments and assisting surgeon during surgical cases assigned.
• Ensures that the use of sterile asepsis during surgical procedures are maintained.
• Follows departmental policies for decontamination of surgical suites at the beginning, between and on completion of surgical cases during the shift.
• Affords assistance in decontamination, disinfecting and/or sterilization of all instrumentation and equipment.
• Ensures adequate supplies are available to complete anticipated caseload during course of the shift.
• Transports patients, supplies and specimens as directed.
• Works in harmonious manner with team members.
• Delivers care according to hospital and departmental policies, procedures and philosophies.
• Practices positive customer relations techniques.
• Respects patients’ privacy, rights and values and provides care accordingly.
• Attends educational offerings.
• Maintains minimum of 16 contact hours annually.
• Affords assistance in re-stocking and ordering supplies for the Operating Room suites and warmers.
• Follows safety and infection control policies and procedures within the department.
• Attends unit meetings.
• Affords assistance in orienting new employees.
• Participates in hospital wide, interdisciplinary CQI process as directed.
• Completes all annual competencies for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
• Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
• Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on quality improvement teams.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Certification as a Certified Surgical Technician preferred. Completion of a formal training program in surgical technology preferred. CPR certification required. Minimum of one year of experience in a surgical setting preferred.