SURG TECHNOLOGIST-CERT-BU

Covenant Health•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist provides direct nursing care to assigned surgical patients under the direction of a registered nurse and in accordance with required standards and hospital policies and procedures. The role provides technical assistance in the department and assists the surgeon during surgery. The technologist helps maintain a safe and comfortable patient environment and provides safe, efficient, competent care to the assigned patient population. The position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, on the day shift. Sign-on bonuses are available: $20,000 for experienced candidates and $10,000 for new graduates. Methodist Medical Center has more than 30 specialties, 283 licensed beds, 25 ICU beds, 12 intermediate care beds, 38 emergency suites, 2 cath labs, 8 LDRP suites, over 250 active and courtesy physicians, and over 800 employees.

Requirements

Successfully complete an accredited surgical technician course.
Knowledge of human anatomy, sterile technique and sterile processing, hospital policies and procedures, infection control, and fire and safety regulations.
For staff involved in caring for age-specific groups, knowledge of the biopsychosocial needs of adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients; special knowledge of pediatric and geriatric growth and development needs where applicable.
Hold current and active national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or TS-C certification through NBSTSA or NCCT.
Be currently certified in CPR/Provider C, or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of self or others.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the job specialty may be preferred depending on the circumstances of the vacancy.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to assigned surgical patients under the direction of a registered nurse and according to standards and hospital policies and procedures.
Provide technical assistance within the department.
Assist the surgeon intraoperatively with retracting, suctioning, electrocautery, and suturing.
Initially and continually assess and identify patient needs.
Select instruments and equipment accurately and completely.
Maintain equipment and stock necessary for special assignments.
Help provide a safe, comfortable environment for the patient.
Answer patients’ questions informatively and provide information related to their care and treatment.
Demonstrate infection-control principles consistently to ensure patient safety.
Immediately report any break in sterility.
Report physical and emotional changes in patients to the registered nurse and/or physician.
Observe and critique surgical team performance and report appropriately.
Share in and promptly respond to emergency call.
Use supplies and equipment cost-consciously.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide safe, efficient, competent care and demonstrate competency in unit-specific functions.