Surgical Tech (CST) - PRN (As Needed)

Lake Health District • Lakeview, OR

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Tech (CST) is a member of the surgical team. The tech works with surgeons, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, and Registered Nurses delivering patient care before, during, and after surgery. The CST provides the team with instruments, supplies, and equipment as necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she anticipates the needs of the surgeon(s) and has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure. The CST has an understanding of the procedures being performed, anticipates the surgeon's needs, and is constantly vigilant in maintaining the sterile field. The CST is also responsible for sterile processing instruments from various areas of the Hospital and Clinics and maintains appropriate levels of these instruments throughout the facility. The CST is a member of the Code Trauma Team and as such will be called in for codes and traumas. The CST is responsible for maintaining supplies, checking expiration dates and overall organization in Sterile Processing, Operating Rooms, Procedure Room, as well as assuring equipment in each area is in proper working condition.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• National Surgical Technologist certification required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Previous Surgical Scrub experience required with experience in general surgery, OBGYN cases, c-sections, endoscopy and orthopedics.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and Sterile Processing organization.
• Demonstrates principles of asepsis and sterile technique.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.
• Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Responsibilities

• Provides the surgical team with instruments, supplies, and equipment as necessary during the surgical procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon(s) and ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure.
• Maintains vigilance in maintaining the sterile field.
• Responsible for sterile processing instruments from various areas of the Hospital and Clinics.
• Maintains appropriate levels of instruments throughout the facility.
• Is a member of the Code Trauma Team and will be called in for codes and traumas.
• Responsible for maintaining supplies, checking expiration dates and overall organization in Sterile Processing, Operating Rooms, and Procedure Room.
• Assures equipment in each area is in proper working condition.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED