Certified Surgical Technologist CST

3 months ago

Gainesville, United States Northeast Georgia Health System Full time

Job Summary

Functions in a scrub role and other duties as assigned by under the direction of Registered Nurse. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures. This position will care for patients from infants through geriatric age groups.
 

Minimum Job Qualifications

Licensure or other certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist.

Educational Requirements: High school graduate or GED. Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program. Certification in Surgical Technology.

Minimum Experience:

Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

Preferred Educational Requirements:

Preferred Experience: One (1) year experience as CST.

Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates effective time management by completing patient case assignments with appropriate turnover average

Demonstrates competency and skill proficiency in preparing and assisting with patients undergoing surgical procedures and with specimen collection

Demonstrates competency and skill proficiency in operating patient care equipment

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

Functions in a scrub role in the Operating Rooms and assumes other duties as assigned. Sets up cases with proper instrumentation and supplies prior to start of case. Follows hospital policy for hand asepsis

Demonstrates competency as a certified scrub technologist. Performs accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts with RN circulator adhering to hospital policy. Maintains organized sterile field ensuring instrumentation is kept free from bioburden & instruments returned to correct trays in a safe manner to prevent damage or injury. Accurately prepares specimen, delivers to collection area with identifying labels and cards filled out correctly, and signs in Pathology log accurately. Maintains organized sterile field ensuring instrumentation is kept free from bioburden & instruments returned to correct trays in a safe manner to prevent damage or injury.

Monitors and maintains integrity of sterile field. Assists in room monitoring of equipment, temperature, and humidity notifying circulating nurse to escalate the issue if indicated. Ensures proper patient body alignmentduring intra-operative phase by position monitoring checks e.g., feet, arms, etc. Precepts new staff as assigned and demonstrates sound clinical & positive interpersonal skills. Adheres to infection control practices. Demonstrates knowledge of safety policies and procedures.

Contributes to productivity of the department by demonstrating effective time management.  Expedites safe, rapid turnover of cases assisting with clean up and set up of new case. Accurately reports supplies used to ensure proper charging. Reports all problems or necessary changes to supervisor. Meets requirements of overtime, call changes and holiday coverage.Accepts call as assigned and is available within 30 minutes (or less).

Contributes to the overall efficiency of the OR by performing routine tasks. Performs special assignments. Assists with general daily clean up of rooms, workroom, and central core.

Physical Demands

Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time

Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%

Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%

Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

Intensity of Work: Constantly 66-100%

Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. 

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