Certified Scrub Tech

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalentrequired
• Currentcertification as aSurgicalTechnologist
• Minimum of twoyearswork experience as aCSTat an acute care or ruralhospital.
• BLScurrent at time of hire

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments sterilesuppliesand equipment.
• Ensure all surgical equipment/instrumentation is sterilized and functioning properly prior to presentation to sterile field and use.
• Assistsurgeons during operations by passing instruments and supplies providing retraction improving visual field and other duties as delegated with the scope of the CST.
• Maintain a sterile environment through adherence to sterile/aseptictechniqueto minimize the risk ofinfection inaccordance with recognized national standards and hospital specific policies and procedures. .
• Monitor and account for all surgical tools and supplies throughout the procedure. Consistentlyparticipatein surgical counts atappropriate times. Accounts for sponges needlesinstrumentsand other potential foreign bodies.
• Help position patients for surgery as needed.
• Performs surgical hand scrub/cleaning anddonssterile gloves according to gowning and gloving policy. Maintains proper sterile technique when gowning and glovingsurgeonand drapingpatient.
• Assistwith application of sterile drapes.
• Prepare and manage specimens on the sterile field.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond promptly.
• Assistin the application of dressings and safe transfer of patients tostretcher.
• Perform inventory checks and restock operating room supplies as needed.
• Properly dispose of biohazardous or pathological waste per facility protocol.
• Participates in room turnover and housekeeping duties as needed. Returns unused supplies instruments and equipment at end of the day. Participates in departmental restocking duties.
• Compiles with hospital policy and procedures.
• Consistentlyparticipatesin time out procedure with full engagement; confirms site marking prior to incision.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Participates in facility cost saving initiatives.
• Participates in case pulling duties to prepare for upcoming cases by close attention to surgeon preference cards.
• Transportsinstruments to decontaminationareautilizingappropriatetechniqueand incompliance with established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of instrument decontamination assemblypackagingand sterilization.
• Adheres to attendance punctualitymealand breaktime periodpolicies.
• Attendsdepartmental meetings or document review of materials presented.
• Adheres to patient confidentiality expectations.
• Reports unsafe situations tosupervisorand reports as needed through electronic variancesystem.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and participation in hospital performance improvement infectioncontroland risk management programs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cultural spiritual and age-related considerations when interacting/caring for patients and coworkers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit converse and listen; use hands to touch handle or feel objects tools or controls; and toreach withhands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 25pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.