Allied - CST

Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center • Sitka, AK

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Scrubs in on surgical procedures, under professional nurse supervision, for many different advanced and complex types of surgeries. Anticipates the surgeon's preference for certain materials or instruments and responds to these preferences in advance. Updates nurse as necessary based on continuing assessment of equipment needs and physician preferences; demonstrates sound clinical judgment and is adaptable to changing patient needs. Sets up sterile table with instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications/solutions needed for surgical procedures. Takes apart and reassembles any instrument or piece of equipment that needs cleaning and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Monitors supplies and instruments to assure sterility of materials used, furthering Quality Assurance of patient care. Inventories, monitors assigned services supplies, and orders as needed. Develops/implements educational programs and learning aids for the area/department. Provides input regarding the need for change in policies, procedures, and patient care standards. Back up call for emergency cases that may require two surgical technicians.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited technologist training program.
• Surgical Technologist Certification (CST).
• Current BLS certification.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and appropriate instrumentation.
• Skills in sterile technique and patient positioning.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs in on surgical procedures and anticipates the surgeon’s preference for materials or instruments.
• Updates nurse as necessary based on assessment of equipment needs and physician preferences.
• Sets up sterile table with necessary instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization.
• Monitors supplies to ensure sterility and quality assurance.
• Inventories and orders necessary supplies.
• Develops and implements educational programs and learning aids.
• Participates in assigned committees and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED