ASC Cert Surgical Tech

CPS•Evansville, IN

About The Position

Commonwealth Pain & Spine is a pain management network focused on providing respectful, innovative, safe, responsible, and clinically proven pain relief through a team-based approach. The Certified Surgical Technologist works as a member of the operative team under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and supports facility materials management, including inventory control and the ordering, receipt, storage, and distribution of clinical supplies and equipment. The role assists physicians in the sterile field, prepares and maintains the operative suite, handles instrumentation and sterilization processes, and supports patient safety and continuity of care. It also manages supplies and inventory to support daily operations, prevent shortages, and promote efficient, cost-effective use of materials. The position may include circulating duties when a qualified Registered Nurse is immediately available to respond to emergencies.

Requirements

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program.
Certification as a Surgical Technologist is required.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to communicate effectively and work compatibly with physicians and staff.
Strong organizational skills and an understanding of efficiency and cost effectiveness in an outpatient surgery center.
Demonstrated ability to manage inventory, organize supplies, monitor product expirations, and support materials management efficiently and cost-effectively.
Knowledge and clinical skills to perform Certified Surgical Technologist duties in the operative setting.

Nice To Haves

Two years of operating room experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the physician in the sterile field during surgical procedures, anticipating the needs of the physician and patient.
Gown and glove physicians and assistants, maintain a sterile field, and perform surgical skin prep when needed.
Ensure instruments, supplies, and equipment are readily available and in good working order.
Receive medications onto the sterile back table from the circulator and label them appropriately.
Disinfect, decontaminate, and sterilize instruments after procedures; maintain accurate sterilization logs and perform weekly biological monitoring of the steam autoclave.
Prepare the operative suite by checking supplies, equipment, and instrumentation, and clean the operating room between patients according to policy.
Follow current facility policies and procedures, Indiana State Department of Health and CMS regulations, Universal Precautions, and safe practices.
Maintain a positive and caring attitude with patients, physicians, and staff; communicate and cooperate with healthcare team members to support continuity of care.
Participate actively on organizational committees.
Identify actual and potential risks and take action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize facility safety.
Restock supplies, maintain inventory and par levels, assist with ordering and receiving, and proactively communicate supply needs to leadership.
Monitor supply utilization, expiration dates, and par levels; rotate stock and remove expired items according to facility policies and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate ordering, receipt, storage, and distribution of medical supplies, implants, disposables, and equipment as assigned.
Verify supply deliveries, reconcile packing slips, and report discrepancies, backorders, or damaged items to vendors and management.
Work with facility leadership to identify opportunities for cost containment, standardization, and efficient materials utilization.
Keep supply storage areas organized and compliant with infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards.
Assist with inventory counts, audits, and materials management documentation.
Clean PACU stretchers between patients as needed and restock linen and supplies.
Transport discharged patients to their vehicles as necessary.
May perform circulating duties in the procedure or operating room when a qualified Registered Nurse is immediately available to respond to emergencies.