Certified Surgical Tech (CST), Neuro OR Richland, FT Days

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs the role of Surgical Technologist with specialty training for Neuro, CVOR, Ophthalmology, Difficult Airway, or Transplant, utilized daily in an inpatient setting. Staff will take specialty call for these teams based on their specialty experience. Teams taking specialty call separately will utilize this role for their call hours only as a Job 2. Duties include coordinating instrumentation and sterile field needs, preparing the surgical field, assisting the surgeon, and assisting other operating room staff. The position requires adherence to standards from multiple industry agencies including TJC, AAMI, AST, FDA, and CDC. Must be able to take call, including weekends.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologist training in the U.S. Armed Forces.
No previous experience required.
Ability to complete 15 hours of mandatory ST education annually.
Surgical Technologist Certification with NBSTSA; or NCCT certification IF employed as a surgical tech in S.C. prior to January 1, 2008 or has completed a surgical tech military training program.
Maintains surgical technology certification.

Nice To Haves

Specialty training for Neuro, CVOR, Ophthalmology, Difficult Airway, or Transplant.
For CVOR: Ability to setup and scrub new technology procedures such as TAVR, LVAD, Impella, Ablation, Transmyocardio Laser, Assist Devices and Endovascular cases.
Must have knowledge and understanding of the Heart Lung Machine and its function with the cardiovascular system in regards to cannulation of the patient.

Responsibilities

Prepares the Operating Room for cases by opening sterile supplies, setting up the back table, and arranging instruments and supplies according to the type of case and surgeon's preference card.
Provides technical assistance with the preparation of the patient and any specialty equipment.
Assists the surgical team during the operative procedure.
Assists in maintaining correct surgical counts, identifies and cares for specimens, and handles drugs and solutions under the direction of the RN.
Maintains sterile field during surgical procedures.
Adheres to accepted standards for providing safe patient care in the surgical environment.
Complies with policies addressing safe working conditions and reports unsafe working conditions.
Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and terminally cleans at the end of the day.
Returns unused supplies, instruments, and extra equipment to proper storage.
Models Prisma Health behavior expectations.
Assists with coaching, mentoring, and training coworkers as assigned.
Trains and assists with the integration of new team members.
Shares knowledge, ideas, and expertise to support the team and the department.
Maintains all responsibilities and performs all duties included in specialty team assignment, including separate call schedule and ongoing education as applicable.
Performs other duties as assigned.