Surgical Tech II PRN

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville•Madisonville, KY

12h

About The Position

The PRN Certified Surgical Technician II assists in meeting the total care needs and requirements of operating room patients by performing designated activities. The role supports surgical procedures and operating room readiness, maintains aseptic technique, assists with patient positioning and preparation under direct supervision, and helps ensure equipment, supplies, rooms, and instruments are ready and properly managed. The technician works with physicians, nurses, clinical coordinators, and other team members, follows organizational policies and safety standards, and is responsible for on-call coverage. The role also includes maintaining professional competencies, supporting and mentoring team members, contributing to a positive work environment, communicating effectively in accordance with HIPAA regulations, and pursuing personal and professional growth. Cross-training in Sterile Processing may be required as needed.

Requirements

Associate or vocational degree from an accredited Surgical Technical program.
BCLS required.
CST certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain current annual organizational competencies and attend required in-services and unit meetings.
Participate in organizational and/or unit committees and cultivate a positive work environment.
Orient, mentor, and coach other team members; act as a professional role model.
Prioritize and complete assignments while maintaining cooperative working relationships and demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
Provide positive customer interactions, respond promptly to customer needs and service requests, solicit feedback, and meet commitments.
Follow dress code, safety standards, required safety training, and applicable National Patient Safety Goals; use organizational resources responsibly.
Communicate effectively in accordance with HIPAA regulations and use the chain of command.
Assist with transferring and positioning patients under direct supervision; hold limbs for surgical preparation under direct RN supervision; assist with preoperative site preparation and patient draping.
Maintain cleanliness and order in surgery suites, sterile rooms, and ancillary rooms, and assist with room turnover; understand cleaning solutions and required contact times.
Obtain equipment and positioning supplies for cases, ensure scheduled case carts are complete, and ensure age-specific supplies and equipment are available.
Check, clean, and restock surgical suites, sterile rooms, and ancillary rooms, and return equipment and supplies to their appropriate locations.
Maintain communication with assigned rooms, clinical coordinators, and the control desk charge nurse.
Perform intraoperative activities under direct supervision, including handling instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains, and dressings; assist physicians within scope of practice; observe for and correct breaks in aseptic technique; maintain aseptic technique when handling gowns and opening supplies.
Test equipment operation before and after each case and report problems to the Clinical Specialty Coordinator or circulating nurse.
Spray instruments with solution to aid in bioburden breakdown before returning instruments to Sterile Processing.
Perform sponge, instrument, and sharps counts according to policy; perform instrument inventory counts on closed-cavity cases; dispose of sharps appropriately.
Cross-train in the Sterile Processing Department as needed.
Operate the autoclave and rapid readout and document use in appropriate logs.
Handle laboratory specimens correctly; perform point-of-use cleaning on instruments and scopes and terminally disinfect ultrasound probes.
Answer intercom pages promptly and courteously respond to needs.
Make appropriate decisions using evidence-based practice and demonstrate critical-thinking skills.
Provide on-call coverage.