Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist - Operating Room - Bon Secours St Francis Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Position Details: Monday through Friday 7am to 3:30pm; flexible hours depending on cases scheduled. Call is Required as well.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Certified Surgical Tech First Assist is a proficient level practitioner who assists surgeons and nurses with patients equipment preparation aseptic technique and surgical procedures in the operating room in accordance with federal state and local regulations and within the policies procedures and guidelines of the organization. They will prepare the operating room for surgery by assembling routine supplies materials instruments and equipment and will obtain special supplies indicated by physician. They are also trained to set up and operate a variety of specialized instrumentation manual and powered equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Functions as the scrub person and may assist the provider 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.
• Assists with pre- and post-procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.
• Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
• Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious 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.
• Updates physician preference cards based on market operating room design.
• Assists in inventory of supplies and places orders as necessary. Monitors instrument sets and orders replacements or requests repairs as needed and per market guidelines.
• Provides clinical instruction direction and in-service training to department staff and serves as a preceptor.
• Achieves the competencies of all simple and complex procedures in at least three of the major service lines: Neurosurgery Cardiovascular Orthopedic Urology General Vascular GYN ENT Lungs Transplants and Plastic (not an inclusive list).
• Demonstrates superior knowledge of equipment and instrumentation Lasers MIS Laparoscopy Robotics.
• Performs specific tasks of circulator role as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Under the supervision of the provider may perform specific tasks of Surgical Assistant to include surgical wound closure and cutting sutures.

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 job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

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 (TS-C) National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (required)

If employed in South Carolina NBSTA certification required. If certified prior to 2008 NBSTA or NCCT certification is accepted.

Education

Associates degree Vocational Certification or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)

Work Experience

One year of experience as a Surgical Technologist (required)

Training

NA

Language

NA

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

May have periods of constant interruptions.

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)X

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)X

Stoop KneelX

CrawlingX

ClimbingX

BalanceX

BendingX

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting X

WalkingX

Standing X

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity far

Acuity near

Hazards

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to dust/fumes

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

Monitor patient conditions during treatment

Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care

Analytical skills

Working knowledge of basic sciences such as anatomy and physiology microbiology asepsis sterile techniques and operating room techniques

May operate basic equipment/machinery.

Ability to Follow Instructions

Roper St. Francis Healthcare 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:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(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 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 .