Certified Surgery Technologist

3 days ago

Greenfield, IN, United States Hancock Regional Hospital Full time
JOB SUMMARY: The surgical technologist is responsible for preparing the operating suite for surgical procedures. They are to set the instruments, supplies and equipment up for the surgical procedure in a sterile fashion. They are to assist the surgeon in the surgical procedure. They are to recognize a break in sterile technique and correct it. The surgical technologist is responsible for providing comfort to the patient. They also clean the OR after a procedure, position the patients, clean and sterilize instruments, pull supplies and instruments, put unused supplies and instruments away. The CST will take call on one holiday in a rotation a year and assist in covering call team vacations when needed.

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:

· The Certified Surgical Technologist is responsible for preparing the operating suite for surgical procedures.

· The Certified Surgical Technologist set up the instruments, supplies, and equipment up for the surgical procedure in a sterile fashion.

· The Certified Surgical Technologist are to assist the surgeon in the surgical procedure.

· The Certified Surgical Technologist are to recognize a break in sterile technique and correct it.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Prepare operating suite; i.e.; supplies, equipment, and instruments.

· Maintain a sterile field Assist and support the physician before, during and after the procedure.

· Assist the RN preparing for the procedure.

· Assist in positioning the patient.

· Pull supplies and instruments for future cases.

· Help transport and move the patient.

· Follows universal precautions.

· Runs the autoclave and knows the use of sterilizing equipment.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:

· Demonstrates expertise in the area of surgical procedures and the supplies, instruments and equipment it require to carry out those procedures.

· Behaves in a respectful and "Patient's First" demeanor towards patients, families associates and self.

· Provides a calm manner for the patients during pre-op and perioperative periods. Is punctual and demonstrates acceptable attendance.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Certified Surgery Tech (CST)

ADDITIONAL LECENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology. Certification is mandatory for any new hire after 2009. Basic Life Support (CPR).

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Mandatory Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance (including Confidentiality), Infection Control, and education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

· Assist ambulatory patients independently

· Lift up to 50lbs. independently and for weights greater than 50lbs. must use mechanical device or team lifting.

· Push/Pull patients of up to 250lbs. in a wheeled device and for weights greater than 250 lbs. must use team assistance.

· Push and pull wheeled equipment requiring a force up to 10 lbs. (feeding pumps, ventilators, IV poles, bipap machines)

· Squatting and bending at waist to reach under beds, repetitive crouching as needed.

EQUIPMENT USED: All surgical instruments and equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Often works under sterile conditions.

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