Certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room, 36 Hours, Nights
About The Position
Under the direction of the RN circulator, the Certified Surgical Technologist assists surgical teams during operative procedures by scrubbing for physicians in assigned services. The role arranges and inventories sterile setups, helps prepare, move, and position patients, performs sterile scrub procedures, prepares and drapes the patient and operative area, and passes instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies according to hospital policy and procedure. The position also participates in operating-room turnover. The technologist demonstrates proficiency in the scrub role across assigned specialty cases, prepares operating rooms and case carts, checks preference cards and supplies, anticipates equipment needs, and sets up instruments and supplies for procedures. The role performs surgical counts with the circulating nurse, responds to the needs of surgeons and team members, monitors the operative field, handles specimens carefully, and tracks instruments and supplies throughout each case. This position is scheduled for 36 hours on 12-hour night shifts and is represented by UFCW.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an accredited surgical technology program and the required surgical technologist certification by the date of hire.
- A surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists.
- Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, renewed every two years.
- Maintain AST membership, required educational units, and AST certification.
- Thorough knowledge of the specialized and technical field of Surgical Technology.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate independent functioning and proficiency in the scrub role for all cases in the assigned specialty, providing evidence-based care with minimal supervision.
- Scrub for physicians in the assigned service area and formally precept coworkers to promote teamwork.
- Prepare the operating room for cases; select and check case carts and preference cards for the correct instruments, packs, sterile supplies, and other items.
- Anticipate special equipment and supply needs and request them from the circulating nurse.
- Set up the back table and Mayo tray according to the procedure and surgeon preference card.
- Perform surgical counts with the circulating nurse in accordance with hospital policy.
- Respond to the needs of the surgeon and other team members, anticipating needs during procedures.
- Remain observant of the operative field, recognize emergency situations, and perform emergency procedures as directed.
- Use operating-room equipment, including microscopes, CUSA, steam sterilizers, suction, and compressed air or gas.
- Pass and track instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures.
- Label medications and solutions on the sterile field and monitor sponges, needles, and instruments throughout the case.
- Care for specimens to prevent loss or damage and ensure proper anatomical identification.
- Assist with preparing, moving, and positioning patients; perform sterile scrub procedures and prepare and drape the patient and operative area.
- Participate in operating-room turnover.
Benefits
- A signing bonus may be available; eligibility is confirmed by the Recruitment Team during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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