Surgical Technician, Certified, PRN

CAMPBELL CLINIC PC•Memphis, TN

11d

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for daily activities and operations in the Operating Room involving sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. The role maintains a sterile field in accordance with professional standards during operating procedures, requires knowledge of orthopaedic procedures, and supports quality patient care. The Surgical Technologist prepares for case assignments, including ensuring sterile supplies and equipment are ready. This is a PRN position scheduled for 8 hours per week. Surgical Technologists must complete 15 hours of continuing education or contact hours annually and submit verification to the Nurse Educator each year to remain qualified for employment.

Requirements

High school graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
Current and active CST certification or qualifying education and training as specified in the posting.
At least 1 year of surgical experience.
Basic knowledge of surgical technique, including surgical care preparation and Operating Room sterile field setup and breakdown.
Knowledge of methods and procedures for contamination control.
Complete 15 hours of continuing education or contact hours annually and submit verification to the Nurse Educator each year.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.

Responsibilities

Ensure cleaning activities are ongoing so that instrumentation needed for the caseload is consistently maintained.
Clean and maintain operating rooms before and after surgical procedures, including maintaining cleaning solutions and equipment.
Troubleshoot equipment, supply, and service problems; take appropriate corrective action and inform the manager when needed.
Use caution when handling toxic or caustic chemicals and cleaning fluids.
Collect solid and infectious waste and deliver it to the collection area in a timely manner.
Assist the OR team with lifting, positioning, transferring, and caring for sedated or anesthetized patients in the O.R. and PACU.
Assist in monitoring patient positioning safety under RN guidance, notify the RN of safety issues, and follow accepted guidelines for moving, positioning, and holding patients’ limbs.
Actively participate in the time-out process.
Transport requested sterile and non-sterile supplies, SPD items, charts, records, and equipment between departments and surgical units in a timely manner.
Monitor the operative schedule to ensure required supplies and implants are available.
Maintain aseptic technique, notify team members of breaks in technique, and take appropriate measures to correct them.
Perform point-of-use cleaning of surgical instruments and break down instruments and equipment before transporting them to the Sterile Processing Room.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Work cooperatively with others.
Perform other duties as assigned.