Certified Surgical Technologist

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Edgewood, KY

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About The Position

Under the direction of a licensed caregiver, the Certified Surgical Technologist performs scrub-person duties to meet patient needs in procedural settings. The role requires respectful, compassionate interactions with patients, families, visitors, and coworkers, while protecting patient privacy and respecting cultural and spiritual beliefs. The technologist assists the circulating nurse, applies aseptic technique, prepares supplies and equipment, supports patient safety and quality improvement, and uses resources cost-effectively. The position includes responding within required time frames for emergent surgical cases.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program.
Provide proof of certification within one year of hire date.
In-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures, instruments, sutures, and equipment for surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform scrub-person duties in procedural settings under the direction of a licensed caregiver.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy toward patients, families, visitors, and employees.
Respect patients’ ethnic origins, spiritual beliefs, privacy, and confidentiality.
Assist the circulating nurse (RN) as directed.
Use aseptic technique while functioning as the scrub person in the perioperative setting.
Obtain supplies and equipment based on the needs of the patient, surgeon, and anesthesia provider.
Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and health care team members.
Maintain certification and pursue ongoing personal growth and development.
Participate in performance improvement activities under the direction of the registered nurse.
Perform accurate initial/baseline and consecutive sponge, needle, sharps, and instrument counts with the RN.
Demonstrate knowledge of labeling and maintaining medications on the sterile field under the RN’s direction.
Use equipment and supplies efficiently and cost-effectively based on patient, surgeon, and anesthesia provider needs.
Respond within the required time frame for emergent surgical cases and be prepared and ready within the required time frame.
Perform other duties as assigned.