Job Title: Surgical Technologist
Profession: Certified Surgical Tech (CST)
Specialty: Operating Room
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: 2+ Years of CST Experience, Level 2 Trauma Experience, Proficient in Ortho, Vascular, Neuro, Gen/Gyn, and Urology
License: Active NBSTSA Certification
Certifications: BLS (AHA)
Must-Have: Recent travel work experience preferred
Description:
This individual fills the role of surgical technologist in the Operating Room.
The Surgical Technologist I understands and demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures.
Assures all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition.
Confirms and/or assembles sterile instruments for use correctly.
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
Assists in keeping an accurate account of medications, sharps, instruments, and sponges.
Responsible for maintaining and monitoring the sterile field.
Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and the ability to problem-solve in relation to the procedure being performed.
Verifies items on the physician preference card.
Accountable for supplies so that accurate patient charges are billed.
Demonstrates proper use of equipment, assembling of equipment, disposables, as well as cleaning and sterilizing.
Assures all equipment, supplies, and instruments are assembled correctly and in working condition for the surgical procedure.
Maintains sterile environments.
Monitors the sterile field and recognizes breaks in technique.
Sets up the sterile field with instruments in a timely manner.
Keeps an accurate account of all medications, sponges, instruments, and sharps on the sterile fields per policy.