Certified Surgical Technologist CST

2 months ago

Gainesville, United States Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc Full time

Job Category:

Allied Health

Work Shift/Schedule:

12 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.



About the Role:

Three, 12 hours shifts a week, plus call

Hours: 7am-7pm



Gainesville OR

Level 1 Trauma center with twenty-four OR rooms are used to perform the following types of surgeries: Orthopedic, Urologic, Gynecological, General, Neurological/Spine, ENT, Hepatobiliary, Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic, Podiatry, GYN Oncology, Thoracic, Cardiovascular, Vascular, Bariatric Hand Reconstruction, and Robotic (General, GYN, Colorectal, Urology, CV/CT, Ortho, Bariatric)

Surgical Center of Excellence in Hernia, Robotic, Colorectal, Minimally Invasive GYN and Minimally Invasive Surgery.



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: Certification in surgical technology

  • Educational Requirements: High school graduate or certified equivalent; Graduate of a formal surgical technology program.    

  • Minimum Experience: New graduate of surgical technologist program or experienced surgical technologist 

  • Other:



Preferred Job Qualifications

  • Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

  • Preferred Educational Requirements: Associates Degree

  • Preferred Experience:

  • 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 as scrub person 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 specimens and communicates with the registered nurse. 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 alignment during 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. 


NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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