Certified Surgical Tech - Part-Time Days

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Certified Surgical Tech is a trusted member of the operating room team whose priority is safe surgery for every patient. The role protects patients by maintaining a sterile environment and preparing and anticipating the instrumentation and equipment needed by the surgeon. The technologist assists the circulating nurse and provides scrub assistance during procedures, applying aseptic principles and following established operating room policies.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Certification for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the circulating nurse with patient positioning, confirmation and preparation of the operative site, care of operative specimens, and room turnover.
• Establish and maintain an organized sterile field.
• Provide scrub assistance during procedures, demonstrating awareness of anatomy, necessary principles, skills, supplies, and an adequate knowledge base.
• Apply aseptic principles and select the proper sterilization method for instruments and equipment before procedures.
• Verify that instruments are sterile; take corrective action when unsafe practices, conditions, or breaks in aseptic technique occur, and report the information to the circulating nurse.
• Prepare the operating room by opening sterile supplies, instruments, and sutures based on the scheduled procedure and surgeon preference card.
• Follow policies for scrubbing, gowning, gloving, setting up the back table, draping, and counting with the circulating nurse.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed