Surgical Technician, Certified Part-Time 16 Hours

1 month ago


Germantown, United States Campbell Clinic Full time
POSITION SUMMARY

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for the daily activities and operations inside the Operating Room when handling sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment while also maintaining a sterile field in accordance with professional standards during the course of operating procedures. The Surgical Technologist must have knowledge of orthopaedic procedures and the ability to ensure quality patient care. The Surgical Technologist is also responsible for ensuring they are properly prepared for case assignments (i.e., sterile supplies and equipment).

This is part-time position, 16 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

1. Assures that cleaning activities are ongoing, thereby consistently maintaining instrumentation needed for caseload

2. Cleans and maintains operating rooms before and after surgical procedures. Maintains cleaning solutions and cleaning equipment

3. Troubleshoots problems related to equipment, supplies and service. Takes appropriate corrective action and informs manager when needed

4. Exercises caution when using chemicals/cleaning fluids that are toxic or caustic

5. Assures that solid/infectious waste is collected and delivered to collection area in a timely manner

6. Assists the OR team in lifting, positioning, transferring and caring for the sedated/anesthetized patients in the O.R. and PACU.

7. Assists in monitoring patients for positioning safety-related issues under the guidance of the RN, and notifies the RN of safety issues. Follows accepted recommended guidelines for moving, positioning, and holding limbs of patients

8. Actively participates in time-out process

9. Transports requested items such as sterile and non-sterile supplies, SPD items, charts, records, and equipment between departments and surgical units in a timely manner

10. Monitors operative schedule to ensure required supplies and implants are available

11. Maintains principles of aseptic technique. Notifies team members when breaks in technique occur and takes appropriate measures to correct breaks in technique

12. Responsible for point of use cleaning for all surgical instruments, break-down of surgical instruments and equipment prior to transporting to the Sterile Processing Room

13. Regular and predictable attendance

14. Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others

15. Performs all other duties as assigned

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Must hold a current and active national CST certification from NBSTSA

OR

Must demonstrate education/training through one of the following methods:

1) Completion of a CAAHEP accredited program in surgical technology and completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually; or

2) Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the U.S. Army, Navy, or Air Forces and completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually

OR

Any person who is grandfathered and demonstrates completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually or earns and maintains CST certification.

A person who is grandfathered is:

1) Any person who provides sufficient evidence that, prior to May 21, 2007, the person was at any time employed as a surgical technologist for not less than eighteen (18) months in the three years preceding May 21, 2007; or

2) Any person who furnishes proof of completion of a surgical technology program that was in the process of becoming CAAHEP-accredited on July 1, 2006; or

3) Any surgical technologist who began a surgical technology program prior to May 21, 2007 and completed such training by May 21, 2010.

Experience: 1 year of surgical experience required.

Basic knowledge of surgical technique including surgical care preparation and Operating Room sterile field set-up and break down required.

Knowledge of methods and procedures for contamination control. Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies preferred.

Certifications: BLS certification required.

Campbell Clinic Benefit Summary:

Campbell Clinic offers a lucrative benefit package to support employees and their families.

  • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
  • HRA Option
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance Option
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan Matching + Profit Sharing
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • 8 Paid Holidays


ADA Disclaimer

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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