Certified Surgical Tech (CST) / Scrub Tech

Advocate Health•Milledgeville, GA

2d•$27 - $40

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Tech / Scrub Tech supports perioperative patient care and surgical procedures. The role includes providing physical care to patients according to CGHS and unit standards, communicating pertinent information to the care team, organizing work effectively, and maintaining supplies, equipment, and pod cleanliness. The technician prepares and maintains sterile fields, assembles instruments and equipment, handles specimens, assists with patient positioning and preparation, anticipates surgeon needs, and supports emergency situations and room turnover. The position requires competency in at least two specialties and may include serving as a preceptor after completing preceptor training. The schedule is 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 40 hours per week, with call required. The position is listed as part time and benefits eligible. The pay range is $26.55–$39.85 per hour. Advocate Health describes a comprehensive Total Rewards offering that may include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, employer-matched retirement plans, financial wellness programs, and educational assistance. Eligibility may depend on FTE or employment status.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of a surgical technology program, either technical or military.
Certification in Surgical Technology.
Ability to meet the visual, communication, mobility, lifting, carrying, and other physical requirements described for the position.
If the job class is identified as falling under POPE C, passing the cardiac recovery test.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate physical care to patients, including pre- and post-operative care, positioning, transfers, infection and isolation precautions, care for patients with latex allergies, and fall-risk prevention.
Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable patient environment, including appropriate handling of body fluids and use of proper body mechanics.
Communicate pertinent patient information clearly, accurately, and promptly to appropriate team members; maintain confidentiality and use appropriate lines of authority.
Organize work through effective time management, problem solving, prioritization, and organization of the work area; respond promptly to physician, nurse, and anesthesia requests.
Maintain supplies, equipment, and pod cleanliness; restock supplies, report missing or malfunctioning equipment, handle and store equipment properly, and notify designated personnel of supplies used for charging.
Participate in quality assurance activities and unit meetings, stay informed about relevant policy and procedure changes, and demonstrate accountability and commitment to coworkers.
Prepare and maintain a sterile field; assemble instrumentation and equipment; prepare, collect, and handle specimens; and set up procedures and equipment.
Assist with emergency situations, patient positioning and preparation, anticipating surgeon needs, sponge and instrument counts, preference card revisions, and instrument processing.
Demonstrate competency in at least two specialties and serve as a preceptor after completing preceptor training.
Use supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently, including opening supplies only when needed, using cost-effective supplies, entering charges promptly, checking expiration dates, and reporting faulty equipment for repair or replacement.
Assist with room turnover by helping move the patient, clean the room, complete timely counts, and assemble supplies for the next case.
Assist with review and revision of policies and procedures as needed.