Family Beginnings- Certified Surgical Technologist

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis. The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) III is an individual with specialized education who handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for surgical procedures; has a proficient understanding of the procedures being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon; has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative phase; and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

Requirements

Current CST certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
CSTs must complete continuing education credits for AST and NBSTSA recertification every 2-years
25 CEUs annual
2 or more years of experience as a CST
At least 1 year in a CST position in the Main Operating Room at Eskenazi
Current BLS certification
NRP Certification required for OB CST
Maintains Clinical Ladder Requirements for the Certified Surgical Technician III position
Skills in the use of sterilization equipment, highly technical surgical equipment, and accurate use and care of instrumentation
Knowledge and application of anatomy/physiology as it applies to surgical procedures
Knowledge of instruments/supplies/equipment required for surgical procedures
Ability to identify/apply principles of asepsis, disinfection, sterilization, and environmental control
Maintains empathetic attitude toward patients
Practices with an advanced level of experience with proficient to expert knowledge of all specialty services
Ability to make sound decisions during highly stressful situations, anticipate/prioritize to maintain proficient performance
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
Ability to follow exact specifications, and oral/written instructions
Ability to concentrate and exhibit continuous attention/perception during surgery-related tasks
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served
Must be able to help evacuate patients via stairwells
Ability to maintain visualization of instrumentation, equipment, supplies and items on sterile field in dimly lit environment

Nice To Haves

Member of Association of Surgical Technologists) (AST) (preferred

Responsibilities

Performs assigned surgical procedures and preparations in conjunction with the activities of the total surgical team
Maintains sterile technique/environment
Prepares operating room for surgical procedures with appropriate supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for each assigned case
Ensures sterility of instruments and supplies
Prepares/maintains/labels medication on the sterile field accurately
Provides for appropriate handling/labeling/disposition of surgical specimens
Performs appropriate counts with circulating nurse as required by policy
Assists with patient positioning and positioning devices, and providing patient comfort measures
Gowns and gloves self and other sterile personnel
Prepares/maintains sterile field and drapes for procedures
Handles, cares for, cleans, and passes instruments
Assists/holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon
Accounts for all instrumentation
Cleans and stocks room
Cleaning and restocking warmers, delivery tables, and LDR suppliesChecking for outdated supplies before restockingSetting up ready rooms and stock rooms including linen, masks, boots, and hatsSetting up infant warmers in ORAssisting RN in delivery room obtaining supplies and equipmentTransporting surgical specimens to pathology per hospital policyPreparing instruments for processing
Delivering and retrieving instrument carts to CSRCommunicating with Clinical Manager supplies/instruments that need to be special orderedPlacing foley/I&O cathPerform blood draw on adultsPerform EKG on adultsPerform Point of Care Testing including Accucheck, Urine dip stick, and UPTWeighing triage patientsTaking vital signs on adultsPlacing EFM and Toco on patients with communication to charge/lead nurseAssist with labor positioningTaking vital signs on babyObtaining length of babyObtaining weight of babyObtaining footprints of babyPerforming heel sticks on baby (including serum bili & PKUs)Performs ABRsGives baby baths