Certified Surgical Technician CST - Defiance Hospital
Certified Surgical Technician CST - Defiance Hospital
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Job Description
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
All (United States of America)Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.
Essential Job Functions
- Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
- Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.
- Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with the placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
- Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens appropriately and correctly.
- Reports any implanted devices catheters drains and packing to the circulator.
- Provides complete case preparation and knows with the ability to adapt of special instruments supplies and equipment needs for patient populations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of patients rights and responsibilities according to the patients age and understanding.
- Demonstrates understanding of patients Advance Directives.
- Assists in CPR as needed.
- Assists with pre and postprocedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.
- BSMH Surgical technologists are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH policy.
- Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
- Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a costconscious manner and offers performance improvement initiatives.
- Participates in all patient safety care measures.
- Accessible for on call as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.
- Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
- Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure. Inserts urinary catheter as required.
- Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs.
- Maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy.
Licensing/Certification
- Must be certified by one of the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) or Tech in Surgery Certified (TSC) National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (required)
- BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
Education
Associate degree Vocational Certification or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)
Work Experience
One year of perioperative operating room or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Inpatient Surgery Defiance LLC 1It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
