Certified Surgical Technologist - FT Days

LCMC Health•Marrero, LA

10d

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist is a member of the operating room team responsible for supporting safe surgery by protecting patients from harm and maintaining a sterile environment. The role requires preparation and anticipation so instruments and equipment are ready when needed. The technologist assists with patient positioning, operative-site preparation, specimen care, room turnover, and scrub assistance during procedures. The position is with West Jefferson Medical Center, part of LCMC Health.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Certification for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assist the circulating nurse with patient positioning, confirmation and preparation of the operative site, care of operative specimens, and room turnover.
Establish and maintain an organized sterile field.
Provide scrub assistance during procedures, applying awareness of anatomy, appropriate principles and skills, supplies, and relevant knowledge.
Apply aseptic principles and select the proper sterilization method for instruments and equipment before procedures.
Verify that instruments are sterile, take corrective action when unsafe practices, conditions, or breaks in aseptic technique occur, and report the information to the circulating nurse.
Prepare the operating room by opening sterile supplies, instruments, and sutures based on the scheduled procedure and surgeon preference card.
Follow policies for scrubbing, gowning, gloving, setting up the back table, draping, and counting with the circulating nurse.