Surg Technologist-Cert-Bu

Covenant Health•Oak Ridge, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist provides direct nursing care to assigned surgical patients under the direction of a registered nurse and according to required standards and hospital policies and procedures. The role provides technical assistance in the department and assists surgeons during operations. It also supports patient safety, infection control, emergency response, and the effective use of supplies and equipment. This is a full-time position, 80 hours per pay period, on the day shift at Methodist Medical Center. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available for experienced candidates, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for new graduates.

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 age-specific care, 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 established by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Be currently certified in CPR/Provider C, or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines.
Previous experience in the job specialty is required or preferred depending on the circumstances of the vacancy.

Responsibilities

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 calls.
Demonstrate cost-consciousness in the use of supplies and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide safe, efficient, competent care to the assigned customer or patient population and demonstrate competency in unit-specific functions.