Certified Surgical Tech

5 months ago

Edinburg, United States DHR Health Full time

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg -

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Certified Surgical Tech Intern will assist in the surgical suite to provide safe and skilled patient care.

POSITION EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

¨ High School Graduate or GED equivalent preferred

¨ Currently in an accredited surgical technician program or recent graduate pending CST certification

¨ CST certification required within 90 days of CST Program completion date

¨ The successful candidate will be required to pass competencies for this position.

¨ Good written and verbal communication skills required.

¨ Ability to read, write and speak English

¨ Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians

¨ Current BLS Certification

¨ Knowledge of specialized equipment used in the operating room

¨ Prefer technician who has already completed certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists

ESSENTAIL JOB RESPONSIBILITES/FUNCTIONS TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

¨ Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices

¨ Assist the Operating Room Registered Nurse in preparing the room for the start of surgery. To include: opening sterile packages, selecting appropriate equipment to be used for the case and making sure that all supplies that will be required are available.

¨ Scrubbing for all types of surgeries and assisting the physicians by handing instruments and holding retractors, etc.

¨ Assist in placing the patient on the OR table.

¨ Order supplies and assures that supplies are available to be pulled from as needed

¨ Assist with the cleaning the surgical suite and related areas.

¨ Applies principles and techniques of asepsis to the work assignment; assists with scrubbing, preparation of the sterile field, gowning/gloving members of the surgical team and draping of patient.

¨ Under the direct supervision of a qualified practitioner, pass instruments, hold retractors, cut/remove sutures, apply suction, apply electro surgical hand piece to instrument and apply/remove cast.

¨ Responsible for assigned instrument table including instrument set up, clean up and turnover in preparation for the next case. Performs decontamination and sterilization processes per protocol.

¨ Provides safe handling and care for instrument and specimen in accordance with internal procedures.

¨ Transports patient and assists with positioning of patient under the direction of a qualified practitioner.

¨ Orders and stocks supplies and performs environmental cleaning duties according to standards. Cleans assigned work unit; stocks and replenishes supplies and equipment as necessary, identifies and reports problems with supplies or equipment; enters equipment repair request in system, tags equipment and removes from service.

¨ Provide necessary guidance and instruction to fellow co-workers

¨ Identifies emergencies (e.g. cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and other medical emergencies), and initiates and/or participates in the appropriate response to situation.

¨ Maintains an organized and safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital's safety, risk management and regulatory standards.

¨ Reports any unusual circumstances to departmental leadership.

¨ Collaborates and communicates effectively with the inter-disciplinary team.

¨ Participates in quality assurance/improvement initiatives as requested.

¨ Assist with surgical preps as assigned and supervised by Register Nurse (RN)

¨ Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

¨ Attend workshops as necessary

¨ Other duties as assigned

¨ Attend departmental meetings

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES:

(Chain-of-command)

(Certified Surgical Intern) → 2. (Registered Nurse) → 3. (Director of Operating Room)

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