Certified Surgical Tech PRN

Surgery Partners Careers•Keller, TX

About The Position

Hiring Now for Certified Surgical Tech PRN GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES : As a Certified Surgical Technician, you will assist the surgeon with procedures, maintain sterile technique, be involved in infection control program, monitor and maintain equipment, supplies and instruments and help prepare patients for surgery. Must be team oriented and have proven experience working in a fast-paced environment. OR experience and BLS required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up the sterile field to include surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions Follows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients Performs pre-procedure preparations to the patient's skin and body Completes a safety check prior to start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc. Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as checking to ensure it is working properly May assist with prep for patient procedure May transport patients to the procedure room May assist with positioning on the procedure table Drapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performed Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants Retracts, cut sutures and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedure Participates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on type of procedure performed Helps prepare specimens and assists with the disposition of specimens Applies dressings Post-procedure, assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcher Cleans and restocks the procedure room Pulls supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures Assists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management Assists with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high level disinfection Performs other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lighted, well-ventilated environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.

Requirements

Must be team oriented and have proven experience working in a fast-paced environment
OR experience and BLS required
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center
Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication
Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members
Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations
A Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited or other nationally accredited surgical technologist program.
Additionally, holds and maintains certification as a (CST) surgical technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Proficiency Testing or their successor.
Complete a formal surgical technology training program in the U.S. military or Public Health Service Commissioner.

Nice To Haves

Prefer 1-2 years clinical experience in an operating room setting.

Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures
Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up the sterile field to include surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions
Follows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients
Performs pre-procedure preparations to the patient's skin and body
Completes a safety check prior to start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc.
Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as checking to ensure it is working properly
May assist with prep for patient procedure
May transport patients to the procedure room
May assist with positioning on the procedure table
Drapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performed
Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants
Retracts, cut sutures and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedure
Participates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on type of procedure performed
Helps prepare specimens and assists with the disposition of specimens
Applies dressings
Post-procedure, assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcher
Cleans and restocks the procedure room
Pulls supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures
Assists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management
Assists with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high level disinfection
Performs other duties as assigned