Certified Surgical Technologist .9 D

Franciscan Alliance•Crown Point, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist supports perioperative services by preparing the operating room and patients, transporting patients and handling supplies, equipment, and specimens. The role assists surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other operating room team members by preparing patients for procedures, sterilizing equipment, and maintaining a clean environment before, during, and after surgery. During procedures, the technologist provides technical assistance by anticipating and passing instruments, ensuring instruments function properly and remain free of debris, and measuring and passing medications, hemostatic agents, and other solutions. The position includes surgical-room cleanup and turnover, appropriate disposal of contaminated equipment and waste, assistance with patient transport and specimen handling, and support for counts with the circulating nurse. The technologist participates in patient and surgical-site verification during the time-out, prepares instruments and supplies for specific procedures, and helps provide a safe procedural environment. The role scrubs basic and some complex procedures across multiple surgical specialties. The posting lists a .9 FTE position and also identifies positions available at .6 FTE with call required. The specific position's employment arrangement and schedule are not otherwise clarified.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Prior Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) experience required.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required; NBSTSA certificate required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

Two years of surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and prepare the operating room for turnover after procedures; remove equipment and dispose of contaminated equipment and supplies appropriately.
Handle and dispose of sharps, biohazardous waste, regular trash, and contaminated linens according to procedures and policies.
Assist with transporting patients as required.
Assist with specimen handling according to unit policy and procedure.
Maintain awareness of items requiring counts and assist the circulating nurse with the count process.
Measure and pass medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions during surgical procedures.
Participate in surgical patient and site verification during the time-out.
Obtain instruments, supplies, equipment, and records for specific procedures; open 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.
Scrub basic and some complex surgical procedures, including general, orthopedic, obstetric/gynecologic, genitourinary, otorhinolaryngology, and neurosurgical procedures.