Certified Surgical Technologist, 24 hours, Days
About The Position
Under the direction of the RN circulator and in accordance with standards for surgical services, the Certified Surgical Technologist assists surgical teams during operative procedures by scrubbing for physicians in assigned services. The position arranges and inventories sterile setups, helps prepare, move, and position patients, performs sterile scrub procedures, prepares and drapes the patient and operative area, passes instruments and supplies, and participates in operating-room turnover. The role requires independent and proficient performance in the scrub role across cases in the assigned specialty, with minimal supervision. The technologist prepares the operating room and case materials, anticipates equipment and supply needs, supports the surgeon and other team members, maintains awareness of the operative field, and handles instruments, medications, and specimens according to hospital policy and procedure. This is a 24-hour position scheduled for days; the posting lists weekday and weekend work and every other holiday.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an accredited school of surgical technology and required surgical technologist certification by the date of hire.
- A surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists.
- Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, renewed every two years.
- Maintain AST membership, required educational units, and AST certification.
- Thorough knowledge of the specialized and technical field of surgical technology.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate independent functioning and proficiency in the scrub role for cases in the assigned specialty, providing evidence-based clinical care with minimal supervision.
- Scrub for physicians in the assigned service area and promote teamwork by formally precepting co-workers.
- Prepare the operating room for cases; select and check case carts and preference cards for the correct instruments, packs, sterile supplies, and other required items.
- Anticipate special equipment and supply needs and request them from the circulating nurse.
- Set up the back table and Mayo tray according to the procedure and surgeon preference card.
- Perform surgical counts with the circulating nurse in accordance with hospital policy.
- Respond to the needs of the surgeon and other team members, anticipating needs during procedures.
- Remain observant of the operative field, recognize emergency situations, and perform emergency procedures as directed.
- Use operating-room equipment such as microscopes, CUSA, steam sterilizers, suction, and compressed air or gas.
- Pass and track instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures.
- Label medications and solutions on the sterile field and monitor sponges, needles, and instruments throughout the case.
- Care for specimens to prevent loss or damage and ensure proper anatomical identification.
- Assist with patient preparation, movement, and positioning; perform sterile scrub procedures and prepare and drape the patient and operative area.
- Participate in operating-room turnover.
Benefits
- A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
