Tier 1 SC Certified Surgical Technician, PRN

CAMPBELL CLINIC PC • Cookeville, TN

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About The Position

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for the daily activities and operations inside the Operating Room when handling sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment while also maintaining a sterile field in accordance with professional standards during the course of operating procedures. The Surgical Technologist must have knowledge of orthopaedic procedures and the ability to ensure quality patient care. The Surgical Technologist is also responsible for ensuring they are properly prepared for case assignments (i.e., sterile supplies and equipment).

Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). Must have a current and active CST certification.
• Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited program in surgical technology and completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually; or
• Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the U.S. Army, Navy, or Air Force, and completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually.
• 1 year of surgical experience required.
• Basic knowledge of surgical technique, including surgical care preparation and Operating Room sterile field set-up and break down required.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for contamination control.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively in the English language.
• Basic arithmetic skills are required.
• Must be computer literate. Basic computer skills required.
• CST Certification and BLS Certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Assures that cleaning activities are ongoing, thereby consistently maintaining instrumentation needed for caseload.
• Cleans and maintains operating rooms before and after surgical procedures. Maintains cleaning solutions and cleaning equipment.
• Troubleshoots problems related to equipment, supplies, and service. Takes appropriate corrective action and informs the manager when needed.
• Exercises caution when using chemicals/cleaning fluids that are toxic or caustic.
• Assures that solid/infectious waste is collected and delivered to the collection area in a timely manner.
• Assists the OR team in lifting, positioning, transferring, and caring for the sedated/anesthetized patients in the O.R. and PACU.
• Assists in monitoring patients for positioning safety-related issues under the guidance of the RN, and notifies the RN of safety issues.
• Actively participates in the time-out process.
• Transports requested items such as sterile and non-sterile supplies, SPD items, charts, records, and equipment between departments and surgical units in a timely manner.
• Monitors operative schedule to ensure required supplies and implants are available.
• Maintains principles of aseptic technique. Notifies team members when breaks in technique occur and takes appropriate measures to correct breaks in technique.
• Responsible for point of use cleaning for all surgical instruments, break-down of surgical instruments and equipment prior to transporting to the Sterile Processing Room.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• HRA Option
• Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Option
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Plan Matching + Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees