Certified Surgical Technician

Regent Surgical•Beaverton, OR

11d

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) serves as a member of the healthcare team and provides technical support to the surgeon, registered nurse, and anesthesiologist in the operating room. The CST assumes appropriate responsibilities in the perioperative area, including scrubbing, assisting the RN circulator, setting up and breaking down surgical procedures, pulling and putting away supplies and equipment, and performing environmental service duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology.
CST certification verified via NBSTSA, or 10+ years of experience in lieu of certification.
BLS certification, as required by individual ASC policy.
Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures and the scrub tech role in performing these procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge of principles and methods of sterilization.
Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and its use in the surgical environment.
Demonstrate knowledge of a surgical scrub technician’s duties before, during, and after the surgical case.

Nice To Haves

One year of current Surgical Tech experience in an OR setting.

Responsibilities

Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and instruments are ready for use.
Clean the operating room between cases.
Restock operating rooms as necessary to meet par levels.
Assist other operating rooms for coverage.
Prepare cases for the next day.
May operate sterilizer, lights, suction machine, and other designated equipment.
Ensure the patient, procedure, operative site, positioning, and equipment correspond.
Follow the center exposure control plans for blood-borne and airborne pathogens.
Report observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and act according to policy.
Perform hand scrub according to policy and procedure.
Arrange instruments and supplies for the surgical procedure.
Maintain the integrity of instruments.
Ensure proper counting of sponges, instruments, and sharps.
Assist in gowning other personnel and draping the patient.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
Pass instruments to the surgeon and/or assistant as appropriate.
Communicate needs to circulators to ensure efficient and uninterrupted progress of the procedure.
Prepare and preserve specimens.
Verify the name, strength, and dosage of medication with the circulator; confirm, label, and place medication on the surgical field.
Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floor.
May help transport patients and restock the operating room.
Perform other duties as assigned.