Cert Surgical Technician-PRN

Description: The Certified Surgical Technician PRN is a member of the surgical team working with physicians, nurses, and other surgical personnel in delivering quality patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery.

Typical Duties:

• Performs basic patient care with consideration for age and developmental stage.
• Assists with patient care in a way that minimizes the risk of transfer of infection, accidental contamination, and protects the patient from harm.
• Assists staff surgeons, residents, medical students, nursing students and surgical technology students with all surgical procedures and instructs on maintaining a sterile field.
• Assists in monitoring adequate availability and stocking of supplies and equipment according to the established PAR level.
• Participates in the quality improvement process.
• Handles instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures.
• Maintains all AORN and JCAHO standards at all times.
• Picks and assembles all cases for same day and next day. Ensures that all cases have necessary equipment, implants, and special orders.
• Communicates to Team Leader regarding delays and add-on cases completed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.