Certified Surgical Tech, GI Lab, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Simpsonville, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the care of patients of all ages before, during, and after surgical procedures by performing scrub duties and related functions as a member of the surgical team, at a novice to advanced beginner level while completing identified job competencies. Maintains patient safety, privacy, and confidentiality; complies with legal aspects of patient care and sterilization standards, including standards for handling sharps and contaminated instruments. Participates in quality improvement activities and completes required annual hospital education. This is a bonus-eligible position with five 8-hour shifts and required call. The role is non-management and reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologist training in the U.S. Armed Forces.
No previous experience required.
CST (Certified Surgical Tech) certification from NBSTSA; alternatively, TS-C (Tech in Surgery) certification from NCCT is accepted if employed as a surgical tech in South Carolina before January 1, 2008, or if the candidate completed a surgical tech military training program.
Maintain surgical technology certification.
Ability to complete 15 hours of mandatory surgical technology education annually.
In lieu of the education requirement only: be current with 15 hours of annual surgical technology continuing education and either have been employed as a surgical technologist in South Carolina before January 1, 2008, or have completed a surgical technology military training program.
Team members employed in this job before July 1, 2020, without surgical tech certification who are grandfathered under state law are not required to obtain certification, but must complete 15 hours of annual continuing surgical technology education.

Responsibilities

Prepare for procedures by collecting supplies and instruments according to the Surgeon Preference Card.
Prepare the Operating Room by opening sterile supplies, setting up the table, and arranging instruments and supplies according to the type of case.
Assist the surgical team during operative procedures.
Assist in maintaining accurate counts of instruments, needles, and sponges.
Identify and care for specimens.
Handle drugs and solutions under the direction of the RN.
Clean and prepare rooms between procedures and terminally clean them at the end of the day.
Return unused supplies, instruments, and extra equipment to proper storage.
Maintain aseptic technique, monitor for potential breaches, and take corrective action.
Model Prisma Health behavior expectations.
Assist with coaching, mentoring, and training coworkers as assigned; train and assist with integration of new team members.
Share knowledge, ideas, and expertise to support the team and department.
Complete annual age-specific accountabilities.
Participate in quality improvement activities and complete required annual hospital education.
Perform other duties as assigned.