Certified Surgical Technologist

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Surgical Services, the Certified Scrub Tech provides direct and indirect patient care in the Surgery setting. Communicates with physicians, nurse manager, house supervisor, and co-workers as appropriate needs for surgical procedure. Must respond quickly and accurately to changes in the environment.

Essential Functions

• Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.
• Combines knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance.
• Aids Purchasing Agent with procurement of items and stock issues in the Materials Management Inventory System (MMIS).
• Adds items to purchase orders when stock levels fall below minimum levels or forecasted use dictates an increase in quantity.
• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure. Places orders as appropriate to maintain par levels.
• Scrub, gown, and glove to set up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure.
• Passes instruments, etc., to surgeon during procedure. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation, at the closing of each layer and before the final layer (skin) is closed.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of room.
• Assists in prepping room for the next patient.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Moderate computer knowledge including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Compassion and a desire to help patients.
• Attention to Detail, observing and accurately reporting issues and findings to the responsible RN.
• Skill and ability to provide care to the extent defined by competency.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work with people in close situations, using excellent communication and listening skills.
• Documentation skills to accurately and appropriately capture the observations noted and treatment provided.

Physical Requirements

• On-the-job Time Is Spent In The Following Physical Activities:
• Up to 1/3 of the time: Sit, Push/Pull, Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl
• From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Reach w/hands & arms, Walk
• Up to 2/3 of the time and more: Stand, Talk or Hear, Use Hands
• Physical Demands:
• Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 50 pounds
• Repetitive Motion Actions:
• From 1 – 2 hours per day: repetitive use of foot control
• From 3 – 4 hours per day: firm/heavy grasping and fine dexterity
• From 5 – 6 hours per day: simple/light grasping
• From 7+ hours per day: repetitive use of hands

Work Environment

• The typical noise level for the work environment is: very quiet to moderate noise.
• Hearing requirements: ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.

Additional Information

• Minimum Job Requirements:
• Education & Experience: Graduate of an accredited CST program. Current certification required. Current AHA BLS certification. Minimum 1 year experience in Surgical Services setting.
• Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Moderate computer knowledge including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Compassion and a desire to help patients. Attention to Detail, observing and accurately reporting issues and findings to the responsible RN. Skill and ability to provide care to the extent defined by competency. Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work with people in close situations, using excellent communication and listening skills. Documentation skills to accurately and appropriately capture the observations noted and treatment provided.
• Physical Requirements: On-the-job Time Is Spent In The Following Physical Activities: Up to 1/3 of the time: Sit, Push/Pull, Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Reach w/hands & arms, Walk Up 2/3 of the time and more: Stand, Talk or Hear, Use Hands This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows: Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 50 pounds This Job Has Special Vision Requirements As Follows: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: This Job Requires Exposure To The Following Environmental Conditions: Up to 1/3 of the time: risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation; toxic/caustic chemicals The typical noise level for the work environment is: very quiet to moderate noise. Hearing requirements: ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions. This Job Requires The Following Repetitive Motion Actions: From 1 – 2 hours per day: repetitive use of foot control From 3 – 4 hours per day: firm/heavy grasping and fine dexterity From 5 – 6 hours per day: simple/light grasping From 7+ hours per day: repetitive use of hands This is designated as a hard to fill position. Please refer to policy HR-A37.