Surgical Techn-Cert Pwfsr

Covenant Health • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technician facilitates patient care by assisting physicians and nursing staff before, during, and after surgical procedures. The role creates and maintains a sterile field and provides surgeons with instruments and supplies in a sterile manner, following the established plan of care. The technician competently performs most assigned cases in a given service or shift, with or without assistance, and may perform difficult or complicated cases with or without assistance.

This position is available to Certified Surgical Technologists at Parkwest Medical Center and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. It is a PRN/occasional position with variable hours per pay period and varied shifts.

Requirements

• Hold a current and active national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or TS-C certification issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• No prior experience is required with certification.
• Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon before, during, and after surgical procedures under RN/MD supervision, maintaining a sterile field and supplying instruments and materials according to the plan of care.
• Follow unit standards and processes to provide age-appropriate care, meet patient and family needs as an accountable team member, and participate in identifying cost-effective clinical care measures.
• Plan, set up, perform, and clean up assigned procedures as a circulator and/or scrub technician.
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and instrumentation for each case and safely operate special equipment such as lasers, microscopes, tourniquets, endoscopes, drills, and saws.
• Maintain instrument and equipment integrity; complete room turnover and terminal cleaning; and use supplies appropriately and cost-effectively.
• Apply aseptic principles when scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and setting up sterile fields; recognize sterile and unsterile items and contamination, take corrective action, and monitor the field and surgical team to maintain sterility.
• Assist the nurse with sharp, sponge, and instrument counts as needed; use proper counting techniques and follow procedures for incorrect counts and count exceptions.
• Use proper positioning techniques and positioning aids to protect nerves and bony prominences and maintain circulation.
• Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required annual education; work toward goals and objectives; and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package is mentioned, but specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan assistance
• Certification bonuses
• Leadership development programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed