Certified Surgical Technician

United Aesthetics Alliance•Grand Rapids, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bengtson Center is a premier aesthetic medical destination dedicated to genuine patient care. Symmetry Skin and Laser Center, part of United Aesthetics Alliance (UAA), offers a comprehensive approach to skin health using advanced technologies and personalized service. UAA is a growing company backed by private equity, focused on building a portfolio of leading plastic surgery practices and med spas nationwide. This role serves as a Certified Surgical Technician within the New Vista Surgery Suites at The Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery.

Requirements

A High School Diploma/GED is required.
Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification is preferred.
Experience working as a surgical technologist and understanding the tasks and requirements of the position.
Knowledge/experience with sterile processing.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, respond to time-sensitive needs, work independently, and collaborate effectively with others.
Prior knowledge and experience working in a health care setting, preferably in a MedSpa or Plastic Surgery Facility.
Communicates job-related information accurately and effectively with health care professionals, patients, BCAPS employees, partners, and leaders, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and to prioritize work to achieve BCAPS goals and meet deadlines.
Prior knowledge and experience working with surgical instrumentation and equipment required including, but not limited to, anesthesia machines, sterile processing equipment, imaging equipment, and various surgical equipment.
Prior experience working with an instrument tray system and sterile wrapping techniques (single and double wrapping, peel packs) required.
Experience in maintaining meticulous aseptic technique.
Ability to maintain an effective working position or standing in place during surgical procedures for prolonged periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to assist with the safe lifting or transfer of patients and to move instrument trays and other equipment as required, with or without reasonable accommodation and in accordance with established safety procedures.
Ability to work and communicate effectively and efficiently with the team during urgent or time-sensitive situations and in a variety of surgical environments.
Ability to operate computer and various software packages, including a strong working knowledge of electronic medical records.
Ability to operate and use standard office equipment and systems.
Perform and document accurately using standard tools of basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Work requires handling and passing of instruments safely and precisely, with or without accommodation.
Receive and understand instructions (verbal, written or visual) and distinguish supplies and instrumentation, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree is preferred.
Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of all surgical procedures and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team.
Serve as a liaison as part of the New Vista Surgical Suites (“NVSS”) Team at The Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery (“BCAPS”) when applicable.
Scrubs for all types of surgical cases performed for all physicians.
Assists with preparation for surgical cases by picking appropriate instruments, supplies, and surgical set ups.
Sets up, maintains, and breaks down the sterile field according to established protocols.
Assesses the integrity and cleanliness of the sterile instruments prior to, and throughout the case.
Assists the surgical team during procedures by providing instruments and supplies as needed.
Maintains knowledge of disinfection, cleaning, and processing of surgical instruments with minimal assistance.
Maintains knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic technique.
May function as the surgeon’s second assistant during surgical procedures.
Works collaboratively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia staff, and other members of the surgical team.
Adheres to infection prevention, safety, and sterile technique standards at all times.
Prepare scheduled procedures by picking cases and reviewing surgeon’s preference cards to ensure that all necessary supplies, instruments, implants, and equipment are available.
Assist clinical staff with maintenance of physician preference cards, pick lists, and instrument inventory/count sheets.
Regularly check trays, instrumentation, and sterile equipment for expiration dates and sterile package integrity.
Demonstrate care of delicate instrumentation through proper handling, organization, and storage.
Demonstrate appropriate dress, sterile technique, and aseptic technique at all times in the surgery suites.
Perform appropriate hand scrub at the beginning of the day and for each case thereafter.
Don and doff sterile attire and personal protective equipment appropriately.
Demonstrate proper set-up and maintenance of the sterile field for all assigned cases.
Demonstrate proper instrument set-up and organization of equipment and supplies on the Mayo stand and back tables, utilizing supplies identified on the surgeon’s preference card.
Handle sharps appropriately and according to NVSS policy to safeguard self and other team members.
Perform technologist and surgical assistant functions according to AORN/CST recommended practices and NVSS policies.
Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and other members of the surgical team.
Pass instruments to members of the surgical team in a safe and efficient manner, allowing the surgical team to maintain focus on the operative field.
Manage the surgical field, including drapes, equipment, instrumentation, implants, and personnel, in a manner that assures organized maintenance.
Assist in observing the patient during the operative procedure for potential complications and communicate concerns appropriately.
Assist during procedures by retracting, providing sutures, removing staples, applying dressings and/or splints, applying surgical garments, and performing other tasks as requested by the surgeon.
Handle specimens according to our policy and use appropriate universal precautions.
Maintain a safe and organized surgical environment throughout the procedure.
Assess and ensure the presence of all instrumentation in each tray following a case.
Properly handle, protect, and store delicate instrumentation following each assigned case.
Prepare contaminated instruments and supplies used in the surgery suites for transport.
Transport contaminated instruments and supplies to the designated decontamination area for processing and re-sterilization.
Act as a resource to staff regarding instrumentation and appropriate instrument handling.
Assist NVSS staff with room turnover by removing trash and linen, cleaning and remaking the surgery table/bed, and mopping the floor with the appropriate antibacterial solution.
Ensure the operating room is appropriately prepared, clean, organized, and ready for the next scheduled procedure.
Adhere to OSHA guidelines for Universal Precautions for exposure to blood and body fluids, using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Competency to perform sponge, sharps, and instrument counts following all policies and procedures.
Follow AORN Recommended Practices and NVSS policies and procedures at all times.
Maintain compliance with QUAD A standards and requirements to ensure patient safety and uphold NVSS’s accreditation.
Operate mechanical, electrical, and powered equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions and NVSS’s policies.
Ensure all work is compliant with NVSS policies, HIPAA requirements, and all other applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Participate in the Quality Improvement Program activities including identification of aspects of care, collection and analysis of data, formulation of recommendations, implementation of an improvement plan, and evaluation of the process.
Demonstrate awareness and practice according to the Patient’s Bill of Rights and BCAPS’s policy.
Maintain all required healthcare certifications.
Communicate respectfully and complete assigned responsibilities when working with visitors, staff, and surgeons.
Work positively and professionally with outside third-party partners, vendors, patients, physician offices, and other individuals to represent NVSS appropriately.
Demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical behavior to build and maintain strong patient and team relationships.
Demonstrate flexibility in meeting the needs of NVSS and prioritize job responsibilities to facilitate optimal patient care and safety.
Assist with and participate in the orientation of new personnel and approved program participants by explaining and demonstrating techniques and methods used at NVSS and answering questions appropriately.
Participate in and attend in-service educational programs and staff meetings.
Actively pursue ongoing education and training, whether company-directed or independently initiated, in accordance with internal policy.
Demonstrate a willingness to continuously improve and an eagerness to learn new skills, techniques, and practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.