Certified Surgical Tech- Digestive Health Clinic

Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide technical services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Physician. Assist in the operating room as assigned and directed. May work in Central Sterile Processing and perform the duties of a Central Sterile Processing Technician. The position is full-time and works days at the Phoebe Digestive Health Center in Albany, Georgia.

Requirements

Vocational or technical degree from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
Required Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
Required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

0–1 year of surgical technologist experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Prepare for and assist with surgical procedures in collaboration with a Registered Nurse.
Pull cases according to doctor preference cards.
Maintain and prepare the sterile field.
Maintain knowledge of surgical procedures and anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
Assist the surgeon by passing instruments, sutures, and other items.
Develop individualized plans with strategies addressing diagnoses and support continuity of care through plans directing other team members.
Implement plans safely and promptly, document implementation and any changes or omissions, consult healthcare providers, make referrals, and use appropriate community resources and systems.
Treat patients and families compassionately, follow the plan of care, monitor and document patient responses, and establish rapport.
Adapt communication to patient needs, recognize age-specific responses to treatment, provide effective interventions, respect confidentiality and privacy, support social, spiritual, and cultural needs, and manage difficult or emotional situations.
Follow hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines and perform responsibilities in alignment with organizational values, mission, and vision.
Perform other required duties and follow departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain current knowledge through self-education and ongoing educational programs; attend staff meetings and complete required in-services and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrate competency in providing care to patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
For non-clinical areas, attend training and demonstrate age-specific customer service skills.
Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.