Surgical Technician, Certified PRN

CAMPBELL CLINIC PC•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for the daily activities and operations inside the Operating Room when handling sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment while also maintaining a sterile field following professional standards during operating procedures. The Surgical Technologist must have knowledge of orthopaedic procedures and the ability to ensure quality patient care. The Surgical Technologist is also responsible for ensuring they are properly prepared for case assignments (i.e., sterile supplies and equipment).

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Must have a current and active CST certification or must demonstrate education/training through one of the following. 1 year of surgical experience is required.
Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited program in surgical technology and completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually; or
Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the U.S. Army, Navy, or Air Force and completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually, OR Any person who is grandfathered and demonstrates completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually or earns and maintains CST certification.
Any person who provides sufficient evidence that, prior to May 21, 2007, the person was at any time employed as a surgical technologist for not less than eighteen (18) months in the three years preceding May 21, 2007; or
Any person who furnishes proof of completion of a surgical technology program that was in the process of becoming CAAHEP-accredited on July 1, 2006; or
Any surgical technologist who began a surgical technology program prior to May 21, 2007, and completed such training by May 21, 2010; 1 year of surgical experience required.
Basic knowledge of surgical technique, including surgical care preparation and Operating Room sterile field set-up and break down, is required.
Knowledge of methods and procedures for contamination control.
All Surgical Technologists must complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education or contact hours annually to remain qualified for employment and are required to submit verification of completion to the Nurse Educator each year.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies preferred.

Responsibilities

Assures that cleaning activities are ongoing, thereby consistently maintaining instrumentation needed for caseload.
Cleans and maintains operating rooms before and after surgical procedures. Maintains cleaning solutions and cleaning equipment.
Troubleshoot problems related to equipment, supplies, and service. Takes appropriate corrective action and informs manager when needed.
Exercise caution when using chemicals/cleaning fluids that are toxic or caustic.
Assures that solid/infectious waste is collected and delivered to the collection area in a timely manner.
Assists the OR team in lifting, positioning, transferring, and caring for the sedated/anesthetized patients in the O.R. and PACU.
Assists in monitoring patients for positioning safety-related issues under the guidance of the RN and notifies the RN of safety issues. Follows accepted recommended guidelines for moving, positioning, and holding limbs of patients.
Actively participates in the time-out process.
Transports requested items such as sterile and non-sterile supplies, SPD items, charts, records, and equipment between departments and surgical units in a timely manner.
Monitors operative schedule to ensure required supplies and implants are available.
Maintains principles of aseptic technique. Notifies team members when breaks in technique, occur and takes appropriate measures to correct breaks in technique.
Responsible for point-of-use cleaning for all surgical instruments, and break-down of surgical instruments and equipment before transporting them to the Sterile Processing Room.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Performs all other duties as assigned.