Certified Surgical Technologist

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center•Edgewood, KY

12d

About The Position

Under the direction of a licensed caregiver, the Certified Surgical Technologist performs the duties of the scrub person to meet patient needs in the procedural setting. The role requires respectful, compassionate interactions with patients, families, visitors, and employees, while honoring patients’ cultural and spiritual backgrounds and their rights to privacy and confidentiality. The technologist assists the circulating nurse as directed, applies aseptic technique, obtains supplies and equipment for surgical procedures, and performs accurate counts with the registered nurse. The position also includes maintaining certification, participating in performance improvement activities under the RN’s direction, using supplies and equipment cost-effectively, and 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.
In-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures, instruments, sutures, and equipment for surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform scrub-person duties in the procedural setting under the direction of a licensed caregiver.
Respect patients’ ethnic origins, spiritual beliefs, privacy, and confidentiality.
Assist the circulating nurse (RN) as directed.
Use aseptic technique in the perioperative setting.
Obtain supplies and equipment based on the needs of the patient, surgeon, and anesthesia provider.
Demonstrate excellent customer service when interacting with patients, visitors, and healthcare 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 that time frame.
Perform other duties as assigned.