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. Certification as a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the American Society for Surgery of the Throat (ASST). Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).