Surgical Technologist/ORT (CVOR-CST) - FlexStaff

FlexStaff•Poughkeepsie, NY

4d•$62 - $68

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist/ORT participates as a member of the Perioperative team by performing direct and indirect perioperative tasks for patients undergoing surgical procedures. The role performs delegated patient care activities while ensuring patient safety. This is a 13-week contract position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
Successful completion of a nationally accredited surgical technologist educational program and possession and maintenance of a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or completion of an appropriate U.S. military or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps surgical technology training program.
Must be and remain in good standing with New York State regulations.
Ability to function effectively in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Implement and communicate the age-specific plan of care, and provide thorough reports at change of shift and relief time.
Communicate with team members about special equipment and supply needs and care implementation under established policy.
Participate in room turnover and setup for each surgical procedure, including connecting suction, electrical cords, power cables, and electrocautery; break down the operating room after each procedure; and help maintain adequate patient-care stock.
Monitor cases to ensure infection-control measures and sterilization standards are met; establish and maintain a sterile field; monitor the surgical team's aseptic technique; document appropriately; and take corrective action when necessary.
Follow aseptic-technique principles in the clinical environment, including using sterile instruments and supplies; decontaminate instruments and assist with their processing and sterilization.
Maintain environmental controls and take appropriate precautions regarding waste disposal.
Perform sponge, sharp, and instrument counts with the RN according to policy and take appropriate action when counts are incorrect.
Ensure safe and appropriate use of equipment and instrumentation before, during, and after procedures.
Second-assist as needed under the surgeon's direction, hold retractors as directed by the supervising physician, anticipate and secure surgical equipment and supplies, and check or troubleshoot equipment before use; remove malfunctioning equipment for repair.
Assist the surgeon with patient-care procedures, including proper labeling of specimens from the surgical field, tapping a mallet and cutting suture when licensed, and performing surgical skin preparation.
Perform related duties as assigned.