Certified Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Mount Sinai New York Eye and Ear - Full-Time- 7AM-3PM

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technician has knowledge and expertise in operating room technology and assists with routine and delegated functions under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Physician. The technician supports surgical procedures by maintaining aseptic technique, preparing the operating room and supplies, assisting the surgical team, monitoring counts and specimens, and helping with patient care and room turnover. The role also includes supporting operational needs, maintaining instruments and equipment, and serving as a professional role model and preceptor.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Graduation from a certified CST training program.
• NBSTSA Certification in Operating Room Technology.
• Preferred experience in an operating room setting.
• Preferred surgical technician experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an operating room setting.
• Surgical technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply principles and practices of asepsis; perform surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving procedures.
• Set up the sterile instrument table and prepare supplies according to the operation; assist with patient and operative-area draping.
• Anticipate and provide the surgeon with instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies; observe the patient and be prepared for emergencies.
• Maintain and verify counts of sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse; report discrepancies and document counts accurately and legibly.
• Monitor aseptic technique, observe personnel and room traffic, and promptly report or correct breaks in aseptic technique.
• Assist with care, handling, and disposition of specimens, protecting them against loss or damage.
• Assist with dressings, drainage systems, patient positioning and transfer, and movement to the recovery room as directed.
• Decontaminate equipment, instruments, and reusable supplies; clean the operating room and prepare it for the next procedure.
• Assist the Registered Professional Nurse with circulating functions according to established guidelines.
• Assemble supplies and provide special equipment needed before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Prepare the operative area, position the patient, and adjust the operating table and accessories as required.
• Assist the nurse in preparing medications or solutions for use during surgery; retain medication vials or ampules until the patient leaves the room and audibly announce the medication name, concentration, amount, and route of administration.
• Serve as a professional role model and preceptor for students, newly hired staff, and incumbent staff.
• Maintain accountability in accordance with institutional and regulatory policies and procedures, and maintain clinical competence through professional development.
• Perform scrub and sterile instrument duties according to established guidelines; do not dispense narcotics or controlled drugs.
• Assist with patient transportation to and from the surgical suite as directed.
• Participate in the care and storage of instruments and special equipment in operating rooms.
• Help maintain current-date quotas for sterile supplies and equipment and keep operating rooms, storage areas, closets, and cabinets in good order.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED