Certified Surgical Technologist CST

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

Hours are: 2045-0715

Patient care begins with procedure preparation and continues until the patient is discharged or transferred to the appropriate level of care.

Anesthesia care services are provided through a contractual arrangement with Anesthesia Associates of Gainesville. Procedures may be performed under general, regional, or local anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), or conscious sedation.

Twenty-four OR rooms are used to perform the following types of surgeries: Orthopedic, Urologic, Gynecological, General, Ophthalmologic, Neurological/Spine, ENT, Hepatobiliary, Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic, Podiatry, Oncological (GYN, GEN), Robotic, Thoracic, Cardiovascular, Vascular, and Hand Reconstruction.

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.
 

• 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 Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements: Associates Degree

• Preferred Experience:

• Other:

1. I Show Vulnerability when I:

• trust others and assume positive intent.

• am emotionally accessible and transparent without hidden agendas.

• acknowledge weaknesses and accept responsibility for mistakes.

• am comfortable saying “I don’t know” and asking for help.

• seek and accept feedback in a non-defensive manner.

• forgive others and give the benefit of the doubt.

2. I Display Empathy when I:

• seek to know others on a deeper level.

• work to ensure others feel included.

• accept others for who they are without judgment.

• show concern for the well-being and challenges of others.

• consider the human impact before making decisions.

3. I Demonstrate Courage when I:

• do not hold back on anything that needs to be said.

• do the right thing even when that is difficult.

• speak my own truth, even when that means standing alone.

• address potential conflict quickly and directly.

• commit to seeing a difficult conversation through to the end.

4. I Demonstrate Radical Listening when I:

• seek to understand the other person’s viewpoint first, before expressing my own viewpoint.

• listen for the unsaid.

• ask questions to confirm understanding.

• accept others’ perceptions as their truth.

• take action to help others feel fully heard and seen.

• pursue as many different viewpoints as possible and embrace the bearer of bad news.

5. I Promote Teamwork when I:

• treat others in a respectful manner, regardless of their position, identity, and background.

• encourage and support my coworkers.

• value and acknowledge others for their contributions to the success of the team and NGHS.

• put the good of the team and NGHS first.

• strive to find common ground to solve problems for the good of NGHS.

• cut across boundaries to get things done.

6. I Hold Others Accountable when I:

• provide clear, consistent, and frequent communication about what is most important.

• clarify what is less important to establish clear priorities.

• help others see their blind spots.

• look for every opportunity to provide reinforcing feedback.

• provide immediate and actionable corrective feedback.

7. I Strive for Continuous Improvement when I:

• hold myself personally responsible to seek improvements every day.

• experiment regularly with new ideas and approaches.

• demonstrate initiative and perseverance to overcome obstacles and resistance to change.

• embrace mistakes and pivot quickly if a new approach fails.

• seek to always be better tomorrow than today.

• Quest: Demonstrates/utilizes Quest tools in department.

• Talent Development:  Coaches and develops staff.

• Safety:  Promotes patient, visitor and staff safety and effectively manages hazards that lead to injury or harm.

• Productivity:  Meets productivity expectations.

• Regulatory Compliance:  Ensures department’s compliance with all regulatory, DNV, mandatory education, and similar requirements.

Identifies unit/department level goals that align with the organization's Key Performance Indicators.

If, in the normal course of my duties and responsibilities, I am required to access protected health information (PHI) and electronic protected health information (EPHI) for the purposes of treatment, payment and operations within Northeast Georgia Health System, I will limit such access to only the minimum necessary amount of PHI and EPHI necessary to perform the functions of my job.  If access is not required in the normal course of my duties and responsibilities, I will not access PHI or EPHI.  

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• OSHA Category I: Job classifications in which the normal duties may involve contact and potential exposure to blood or other potentially infectious or hazardous materials.  Appropriate personal protective equipment is to be used whenever potential exists for exposure to potentially infectious or hazardous materials.

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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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.