Certified Surgical Technologist .9 D ENDO
About The Position
The Surgical Technologist supports perioperative services by preparing the operating room and patients for procedures, transporting patients and supplies as needed, and helping maintain a clean and safe surgical environment before, during, and after procedures. The role assists surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other operating room team members by preparing and sterilizing equipment and supplies and providing technical assistance during surgery. This includes anticipating and passing instruments, keeping instruments free of debris, and measuring and passing medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions. The position is .9 FTE and requires call. Travel is never or rarely required. Franciscan Health is a Catholic healthcare system with 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, focused on compassionate, comprehensive care for patients and the communities it serves.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association within 90 days.
- Prior Certified Surgical Technologist experience.
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification; NBSTSA certificate required.
Responsibilities
- Clean the surgical environment after procedures and prepare the operating room for turnover.
- Remove equipment and dispose of contaminated equipment and supplies according to procedure.
- Handle and dispose of sharps, biohazardous waste, regular trash, and contaminated linens according to procedures and policies.
- Assist with transporting patients as required.
- Handle specimens in accordance with unit policy and procedure as required.
- Maintain awareness of items requiring counts and assist the circulating nurse with the count process.
- Measure and pass medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions used during surgical procedures.
- Participate in surgical site and patient verification during the procedural time out.
- Obtain appropriate instruments, supplies, equipment, and records for specific procedures.
- Open surgical supplies and equipment, clean and prepare instruments for sterilization, and restock pre-operative carts.
- Recognize and respond to life-threatening situations to help maintain a safe procedural environment.
- Prepare the operating room and patients for procedures and provide technical assistance to surgeons during procedures.
Benefits
- Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings; details are available in the benefits section of its career site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
