Certified Surgical Technologist- PRN

Olmsted Medical Center•Rochester, MN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves setting up sterile fields, anticipating surgeon's needs, and assisting with various aspects of surgical procedures. The role requires performing initial counts, assisting with gowning and gloving, draping, and actively participating in surgical timeouts. Responsibilities also include passing medications and instruments, holding retractors, preparing dressings and specimens, and cleaning instruments for sterilization. The technologist will also assist with room turnover, maintain confidentiality, and engage in ongoing self-development. Physical demands include lifting, pushing, pulling, and performing repetitive motions. The role may also involve functioning as a surgical first assistant or assisting the RN circulator.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
Surgical technologist certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
BLS certified

Nice To Haves

May function in the role of surgical first assistant with additional education and training.

Responsibilities

Sets up sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the surgical procedure.
Performs initial counts procedure with the RN circulator.
Assists team members with gowning and gloving.
Assists with draping and establishing of sterile field.
Actively participates in surgical timeout.
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions on the sterile field.
Holds retractors as directed by the surgeon.
Applies suction and sponges to the operative site as needed.
Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.
May apply electrocautery to forceps and clamps on bleeders.
Prepares sterile dressings.
Prepares and passes off specimens.
Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization.
Assists other members of the team with room turnover.
Performs work duties in a dependable manner.
Demonstrates open communication; team oriented.
Maintains confidentiality.
Maintains ongoing self-development.
Acts in a professional manner.
Lifting, pushing, and pulling instruments and pans throughout the sterilization process.
Performs repetitive motions throughout shift.
May function in the role of surgical first assistant with additional education and training.
May assist RN circulator (e.g. obtaining additional instruments, supplies, and equipment) if necessary.
Other duties as assigned.