CST Days

Job Summary: The Certified Surgical Technologist/Technician handles surgical instruments supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. This position has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. They must have the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly vigilant to maintain the sterile field. Job Responsibilities include:Maintains standards of care for the operative patient following AORN standards/recommendations. Maintains patient environment by stocking rooms and/or cleaning of equipment as assigned. Anticipates surgeon and anesthesia needs with the aid of preference cards prior to scrubbing into cases collects and assembles needed supplies instrumentation and equipment for each knowledge and ability to apply proper handling of supplies and equipment necessary for a surgical procedure. Responds appropriately to changes in patient needs during the operative procedures. Assist with positioning and prep of the patient as necessaryDemonstrates the ability to handle any variation in the plan of care in a calm and efficient AORN Guidelines/Hospital policy and procedure for surgical hand AORN Guidelines/Hospital policy and procedure for surgical counts and adherence to Surgical Time Out potential and actual safety hazards and removes equipment from patient area and places a computer generated work order on it for repair. Demonstrates universal precautions and infection control techniques in daily patient care activities and uses proper lifting techniques. Plans and organizes self to meet patient care requirements and unit needs within shift. Stays beyond as necessaryDemonstrates flexibility and accepts change as needed. Is accountable for all information/in-service education/CNOR/AORN information. Teaching packets disseminated via computer postings staff meetings etc. Participates in performance improvement activities.