Surgical Technologist II - Neurosurgical

Owensboro Health•Owensboro, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides assistance to physicians and facilitates care in procedural areas using invasive and non-invasive techniques. Serves as a member of the Neurosurgical specialty team and must serve on one of the three specialty teams. Prepares the operating suite, assists with patient preparation and positioning, maintains the sterile field, and supports the surgical team throughout procedures. Works under minimal supervision and must use critical thinking and decisive judgment in a stressful environment. The position is full-time at 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period), with work hours of 6:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Weekend work is required as needed. High school diploma, GED, or higher is required upon hire. No previous work experience is required. An accepted surgical technologist certification and Basic Life Support certification are required within 90 days of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or higher required upon hire.
CST certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within 90 days of employment, or TS-C certification through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required within 90 days of employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work under minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare the operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies, and ensure equipment and instruments are in good working order.
Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients.
Provide continuous surveillance and maintenance of the sterile field.
Pass instruments to the physician during surgery.
Continually account for the number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
Receive specimens for delivery for appropriate testing.
Assist with applying wound dressings and securing drainage systems.
Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate methods, including retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
Serve on one of the three specialty teams.
Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follow organizational policies and procedures and act consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.