2-Certified Surgical Tech; 6:54am-3:24pm: 80hrs
About The Position
Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals with specialized education who work as scrub persons and members of the surgical team. In collaboration with the surgical team, they help maintain a safe operating room environment, ensure equipment functions properly, and support surgical procedures under conditions that maximize patient safety. They work within their scope of practice. LPN Scrub Techs are LPNs who receive on-the-job training. The Surgical Technologist reports directly to the RN circulator, charge nurse, and/or team leader. The listed schedule is 6:54 a.m. to 3:24 p.m., 80 hours; the posting also describes various shifts and on-call shifts. On-call response time is dictated by unit policy.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program accredited through CAAHEP, or be an LPN with on-the-job training.
- Graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program; if applicable, current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
- BLS certification required within six months of employment.
- Successful completion of hospital orientation.
- Ability to work within scope of practice and meet the competencies described in the posting.
Responsibilities
- Gather, check, and open supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures; set up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with the instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications or solutions needed.
- Perform the surgical scrub and don and doff gowns, gloves, and personal protective equipment; assist others with gowning and gloving; maintain sterile technique throughout the procedure.
- Anticipate the surgeon’s needs by passing instruments and supplies during procedures; clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization after each case.
- Communicate, cooperate, coordinate, resolve conflicts, and implement multidisciplinary actions to support continuity of care.
- Provide accurate care and handling of specimens.
- Follow patient-safety standards and policies, including surgical counts, handwashing, sterile consciousness, time-outs, and debriefs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate support for the organizational and departmental mission and knowledge of the Strategic Plan and Hospital Key Initiatives.
- Promote teamwork and resolve conflicts constructively and promptly.
- Communicate effectively with customers and coworkers, maintain a positive and courteous attitude, and build relationships based on mutual support toward common goals.
- Use good judgment, reasoning, attention to detail, and personal accountability in carrying out job duties.
- Remain customer-focused and committed to quality, process improvement, and service excellence.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable standards of practice, computer skills, population-specific and general competencies, organizational skills, and time and project management.
- Show enthusiasm for learning, personal and professional growth, and improving skills to deliver care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
