Cert Surgical Tech- L&D- Days- Main

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technician I-IV is a member of the surgical team working with physicians, nurses, and other surgical personnel in delivering quality patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. The Certified Surgical Technician I-IV is a member of the surgical team working with physicians, nurses, and other surgical personnel in delivering quality patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned. Must be able to complete all job duties and functions of the role with or without assistive/adaptive devices, and/or reasonable accommodations. Work environments may differ based on job functions and location. Work is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.

Requirements

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist in Surgery – Certified (TS-C), or LVN with specialized training.
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification or the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification.
Current JPS-recognized CPR certification and must be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Performs basic patient care with consideration for age and developmental stage.
Assists with patient care in a way that minimizes the risk of transfer of infection, and accidental contamination, and protects the patient from harm.
Assists staff surgeons, residents, medical students, nursing students, and surgical technology students with all surgical procedures and instructs on maintaining a sterile field.
Assists in monitoring adequate availability and stocking of supplies and equipment according to the established PAR level.
Participates in the quality improvement process.
Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures.
Participates in the quality improvement process.
Maintains all AORN and JCAHO standards at all times.
Picks and assembles all cases for the same day and the next day.
Ensures that all cases have the necessary equipment, implants, and special orders.
Communicates to Team Leader regarding delays and add-on cases completed.