Certified Surgical Technician - C.S.T.

About the role

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time Certified Surgical Technician in our Surgical Services Department. The role is responsible for direct patient care within the Operating Room under the supervision of the registered nurse, following departmental standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical hand scrub, sets up back table and Mayo stand for handling instruments, and assists the surgeon during assigned surgical cases.
• Ensures sterile asepsis is maintained during surgical procedures.
• Follows departmental policies for decontamination of surgical suites at the beginning, between, and on completion of surgical cases during the shift.
• Assists in decontamination, disinfecting, and/or sterilization of all instrumentation and equipment.
• Ensures adequate supplies are available to complete the anticipated caseload during the shift.
• Transports patients, supplies, and specimens as directed.
• Works collaboratively with team members and delivers care according to hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and philosophies.
• Practices positive customer relations techniques and respects patients’ privacy, rights, and values.
• Attends educational offerings and maintains a minimum of 16 contact hours annually.
• Assists 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 and assists in orienting new employees.
• Participates in hospital-wide, interdisciplinary CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) processes as directed.
• Takes responsibility for specific projects ensuring compliance with standards of environment of care, management information, patient care, and infection control.
• Completes all annual competencies for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills and fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
• Participates in quality improvement activities, including serving on quality improvement teams.
• Performs other related duties as required and complies with corporate policies, departmental policies, and the employee handbook.
• Cross-trains to other areas as assigned.