Certified Surgical Tech PRN
Certified Surgical Tech PRN
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Hiring Now for Certified Surgical Tech PRN
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
As a Certified Surgical Technician you will assist the surgeon with procedures maintain sterile technique be involved in infection control program monitor and maintain equipment supplies and instruments and help prepare patients for surgery. Must be team oriented and have proven experience working in a fast-paced environment. OR experience and BLS required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures
- Before an operation surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up the sterile field to include surgical instruments and equipment sterile drapes and sterile solutions
- Follows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients
- Performs pre-procedure preparations to the patients skin and body
- Completes a safety check prior to start of the procedure on appropriate equipment supplies etc.
- Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment as well as checking to ensure it is working properly
- May assist with prep for patient procedure
- May transport patients to the procedure room
- May assist with positioning on the procedure table
- Drapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performed
- Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants
- Retracts cut sutures and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedure
- Participates in the count of sponges needles supplies and instruments based on type of procedure performed
- Helps prepare specimens and assists with the disposition of specimens
- Applies dressings
- Post-procedure assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcher
- Cleans and restocks the procedure room
- Pulls supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures
- Assists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management
- Assists with the decontamination and cleaning sterilization and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high level disinfection
- Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center
- Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication
- Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients co-workers and other health team members
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Surgical technologists work in clean well-lighted well-ventilated environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights odors and materials.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
- A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
- CST certification or based on state regulations they may be grandfathered in without being certified
- Prefer 1-2 years clinical experience in an operating room setting.
- Must be certified in Basic Life Support
Employment Type
Gig
