CST/Materials Management

Position Title: Certified Surgical Technologist/ Materials Management
Reports to: Nurse Manager / Administrator
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Commonwealth Pain & Spine is a pain management network dedicated to improving the lives of our patients by treating their pain with the utmost respect and providing them with the most innovative, safe, responsible, and clinically proven pain relief possible.

Our team of best-in-class physicians, administrators, and staff empathizes with the needs of our patients. We recognize that their pain is exhausting and debilitating and limits their quality of life. Relief from chronic pain is achievable in various degrees through our intelligent and multimodal team-based approach. Our entire team is committed to providing levels of patient satisfaction and overall clinical outcomes that far exceed the expectations of the medical community, referring physicians, and our customers.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Surgical Technologist works as a member of the operative team and supports the facility's materials management functions, including inventory control, supply ordering, receipt, storage, and distribution of clinical supplies and equipment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the physician in the sterile field during surgical procedures with efficiency, anticipating the needs of the physician and patient throughout the procedure.
• Gown and glove physicians and any assistants.
• Maintain a sterile field at all times.
• May perform surgical skin prep.
• Ensure instruments, supplies, and equipment are readily available and in good working order.
• Receive medications onto the sterile back table from the circulator and label medications appropriately.
• Disinfect, decontaminate, and sterilize instrumentation after the surgical procedure.
• Maintain sterilization logs; assure completeness and accuracy of documentation.
• Perform weekly biological monitoring of steam autoclave.
• Assist in preparing the operative suite by checking supplies, equipment, and instrumentation.
• Clean the operating room between patients per policy.
• Initiate safe practices and maintain knowledge of current center policies and procedures, as well as Indiana State Department of Health and CMS regulations.
• Maintain a friendly, positive, and caring attitude with all patients, physicians, and staff.
• Take an active role on committees within the organization.
• Identify actual and potential risks to patients and others and take action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety in the facility.
• Follow Universal Precautions at all times.
• Communicate with other healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Cooperate willingly and communicate effectively utilizing proper channels with team members.
• Restock supplies as necessary; maintain inventory levels, monitor par stock, assist with ordering, receiving, and restocking of supplies, and communicate supply needs proactively to leadership.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of surgical, procedural, and office supplies to support daily operations and prevent stock shortages.
• Monitor supply utilization, expiration dates, and product par levels; rotate stock and remove expired items in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the ordering, receipt, storage, and distribution of medical supplies, implants, disposables, and equipment as assigned.
• Verify accuracy of supply deliveries, reconcile packing slips, and communicate discrepancies, backorders, or damaged items to vendors and management.
• Collaborate with facility leadership to identify opportunities for cost containment, standardization, and efficient utilization of supplies and materials.
• Maintain organized supply storage areas and ensure compliance with infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards related to materials management.
• Assist with periodic inventory counts, audits, and documentation related to supply chain and materials management activities.
• Assist with cleaning of stretchers in the PACU between patients as needed.
• Restock linen and supplies as needed.
• Transport discharged patients to their vehicles as necessary.
• May perform circulating duties in the procedure/operating room when a qualified Registered Nurse is immediately available to respond to emergencies.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Two (2) years of experience working in an operating room is preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and have an ability to work compatibly with all physicians and staff. Possess strong organizational skills and a clear understanding of the importance of efficiency and cost effectiveness in an outpatient surgery center.
• Demonstrated ability to manage inventory, maintain supply organization, monitor product expirations, and support materials management processes in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Certified Surgical Technologist must have the knowledge and clinical skills to perform the job duties within the operative setting.

Education

• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist is required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Health/Vision/Dental insurance options
• Great PTO Plan PLUS Paid Holidays
• 401(k) and matching available

Commonwealth Pain and Spine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer!