ASC - Certified Surgical Technologist - CST - FT 1.0 Days shift

American Addiction Centers

333d • $28 - $42

About The Position

Webster ASC is a brand-new multi-specialty surgical center located in the picturesque neighborhood of Lincoln Park. It consists of two operating rooms and two procedures rooms with room for expanding additional operating rooms. The position is full-time, with hours from 0630 to 1500, Monday to Friday, with no weekends and no call required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Completion of Surgical Technology or Military program.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to independently perform scrub duties.
• CPR certification required.
• Certification as Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in the scrub role as assigned.
• Completely prepares sterile field in a timely manner.
• Complies with departmental policy and procedures regarding specimens, counts, and disposition of contaminated instruments.
• Maintains sterile field and boundaries prior to and during procedure.
• Acts as preceptor, sharing knowledge in a supportive/educational manner.
• Assists in emergency situations as assigned.
• Maintains a safe work environment according to regulatory agency standards.
• Maintains educational records and hours worked electronically.
• Maintains competencies.
• Maintains on-call availability.
• Responsible for the preparation of the surgical field and supplies/instruments delivered to the field.
• Verifies instrument/supply/equipment available and ready per physician preference card.
• Verifies specific needs of physician by completely reading preference cards and scrub tips.
• Assists in opening sterile supplies and instruments.
• Assists with clean-up and turnover upon completion of case.
• Efficiently utilizes supplies to avoid waste and decrease costs.
• Able to identify the types of sterilization methods and to effectively operate the sterilizers using the appropriate cycle and biological indicators.
• Returns unused supply items to the proper storage areas.
• Assists in stocking of rooms.
• In collaboration with health care team, assists in providing for a cooperative work environment.
• Assists with maintaining goals of Surgical Services and Advocate.
• Shares clinical and professional knowledge in a supportive/educational manner.
• Demonstrates self-direction in utilizing work time appropriately.
• Accepts and completes team responsibilities as assigned.
• Responsible for compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Utilizes guest relation techniques with members of health care team and patients.
• Responsible for maintenance of professional growth.
• Demonstrates self-direction in maintaining professional skills.
• Independently completes assignments/projects.
• Participates in unit/hospital committees and projects.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED