Certified Surgical Technologist Per Diem

Overview

The role is for a per diem Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in our Fairfield, CT surgery center. The center operates Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 4:00pm, with hours varying based on demand.

Job Description

• Maintains and sets up the procedure room in compliance with FMCNA/USV policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Stocks procedure room and procedure trays with all needed supplies and interventional equipment prior to procedure.
• Cleans the procedure room including the equipment and machinery post procedure.
• Assists with preparing the patient for the surgical procedure by positioning, shaving, and prepping.
• Performs additional tasks as designated by Physician, practicing in compliance with state regulations.
• Prepares and administers medications within the scope of practice and state regulations.
• Performs patient transfers and positioning of patients and transports patient to and from procedure room.
• Acts as scrub assistant assisting the physician during interventional procedures under fluoroscopy; maintaining a sterile technique according to the established company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Draws up intravenous medication and labels as per Medication Labeling Policy, and Medication in the Sterile Field Competency.
• Performs circulating duties in the procedure room.
• Complies with HIPAA policies and standards in regards to patient confidentiality.
• Affixes minor equipment repairs and general upkeep. Communicate problems to supervisor and document issues in the communications log.
• Assists with disposal of hazardous waste materials, dirty linen and rugs.
• May assist with instrument sterilization and packaging of surgical instruments.
• Assists with preparing, organizing, and efficiently utilizing supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
• Provides outstanding quality of patient care by supporting and driving USV quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of USV/FMS CQI tools.
• Assists with implementing USV quality goals and facility specific action plans in order to achieve USV quality standards.
• Maintains integrity of medical records and other USV administrative and operational records.
• Complies with all data collection and auditing activities.
• Provides clerical and practical support to physicians and staff:
• Works with the physicians and staff to have all necessary instruments and equipment are on hand.
• May print images and send to the physician.
• May assist with training and orienting new employees on the medical equipment.
• Fills paperwork in patient files according to policies and procedures.
• Assists with inventory, ordering of supplies and re-stocking of supplies.
• May process x-ray images after acquisitions.
• May archive patient images to a CD or DVD to comply with USV policies and procedures for patient medical records and state regulations.
• Participates in all facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address any deficiencies identified.

Success Profile

• Leadership
• Communicator
• Compassionate
• Problem-solver
• Motivational
• Good Listener
• Empathetic
• Team Player
• Detail Oriented
• Efficient
• Responsible

Rewards

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Flexible Hours
• Competitive Pay
• Professional Development Opportunities

Connect

• Contact Information
• Company Culture
• Benefits