SURG TECHNOLOGIST-CERT-BU

Covenant Health•Oak Ridge, TN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Certified Surgical Technologist, working PRN/OCC with variable hours and shifts. Methodist Medical Center is a facility offering over 30 specialties, including Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Vascular care. The center features 283 licensed beds, 25 ICU beds, 12 intermediate care beds, 38 emergency suites, 2 cath labs, and 8 LDRP suites, supported by over 250 active and courtesy physicians and more than 800 employees. The primary objective of this role is to provide direct nursing care to assigned surgical patients under the direction of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to required standards and hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must have successfully completed an accredited surgical technician course
Must have knowledge of human anatomy, the principles of sterile technique and sterile processing, hospital policies and procedures, infection control, fire and safety regulations
For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential
Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable
Must hold current and active national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or TS-C certification established by either the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in CPR/Provider C

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in job specialty is preferred depending on the circumstances of the vacancy

Responsibilities

Provides technical assistance within the department
Assists the surgeon intraoperatively in retracting, suctioning, electrocautery and suturing
Initially and continually assesses and identifies patient's needs
Selects instruments and equipment accurately and completely
Maintains equipment/stock necessary for special assignments
Helps provide a safe, comfortable environment for the patient
Answers patient's questions informatively and provides information relative to patient's care and treatment
Consistently demonstrates principles of infection control to insure safety of patients
Immediately reports any break in sterility
Reports physical and emotional changes in patient to registered nurse and/or physician
Observes and critiques performance of surgical team and reports appropriately
Shares in and promptly responds to emergency call
Demonstrates cost-consciousness in the use of supplies and equipment