Surgical Technologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program with eligibility to be certified as a surgical technologist (CST).
• Currently employed staff may have the following qualifications: Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse with experience performing surgical technologist functions.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider—required.
• Basic computer skills (eg, Microsoft® Word).
• Remains flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill utilized to attain desired patient outcomes as well as unit and hospital goals.
• Ability to utilize delegation skills to coordinate and organize patient care delivery.
• Effective time management skills to set priorities in work and to complete assigned work.
• Effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for patient’s legal rights and significant others rights including confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Certified surgical assistant (CST) strongly preferred.
• Two years of surgical / perioperative services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check physician profiles with the supplies on the procedural case carts to assure all necessary items are available for all procedures.
• Apply the principles of asepsis in setting up and maintaining the sterile field.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the sequence of events for surgical procedures.
• Display working knowledge of and dexterity in the use of required instrumentation and equipment.
• Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to patient and family rights as identified in hospital policy.
• Apply safety principles as identified by the hospital and Surgery Department.
• Demonstrate understanding of appropriate emergency responses during scheduled and on-call hours.
• Remain calm and function competently during emergency surgeries.
• Assume responsibility for knowledge of and adherence to approved hospital policies, structure and process standards for the Surgery Department.
• Practice according to the standards of practice outlined by the Association of Surgical Technologists.
• Participate in in-service programs and continuing education activities to meet hospital and Surgery Department requirements.
• Participate in development of and attainment of self, department and nursing services goals and objectives.
• Participate in department standards development on a voluntary basis.
• Participate in data collection for quality assurance.
• Communicate pertinent information, problems, concerns or ideas to appropriate persons, following the line of authority, in a timely and effective manner.
• Cooperate with and assist members of the surgical team.
• Remain flexible in cooperation with shift scheduling needs for the Surgery Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.