Certified Surgical Tech - Main Operating Room
About The Position
To assist in providing quality patient care in a manner which is patient-focused, technically appropriate, and cost effective. The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in accordance with the Standards of Practice and within the guidelines of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act. The CST is responsible for establishing and maintaining a sterile field, a safe patient care environment, and appropriate supplies/equipment as required for the operative procedure. The CST functions as a cooperative health care team member in a critical care environment treating the patient in a holistic manner with dignity and respect.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Completion of ST program in an accredited school approved by NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) or NCCT
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to independently perform scrub duties.
- CPR certification
- CST Certification approved by NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting).
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years OR scrub experience
Responsibilities
- Performs duties in the scrub role as assigned.
- Assists in emergency situations as assigned.
- Maintains a safe work environment according to regulatory agency standards.
- Maintains educational records and timecard.
- Maintains competencies.
- Completely prepares sterile field in a timely manner.
- Complies with departmental policy and procedures regarding specimens, counts, and disposition of contaminated instruments.
- Maintains sterile field and boundaries prior to and during procedure.
- Acts as preceptor, sharing knowledge in a supportive/educational manner.
- Maintains on-call availability.
- Responsible for the preparation of the surgical field and supplies/instruments delivered to the field.
- Verifies instrument/supply/equipment available and ready per physician preference card.
- Assists in opening sterile supplies and instruments.
- Assists with clean-up and turnover upon completion of case.
- Efficiently utilizes supplies to avoid waste and decrease costs.
- Verifies specific needs of physician by completely reading scrub tips.
- In collaboration with health care team, assists in providing for a cooperative work environment.
- Demonstrates self-direction in utilizing work time appropriately.
- Assists with maintaining goals of Surgical Services and Advocate.
- Shares clinical and professional knowledge in a supportive/educational manner.
- Accepts and completes team responsibilities as assigned.
- Responsible for compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Utilizes guest relation techniques with members of health care team and patients.
- Responsible for maintenance of professional growth.
- Demonstrates self-direction in maintaining professional skills.
- Independently completes assignments/projects.
- Participates in unit/hospital committees and projects.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement on Day 1 of employment!
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
