Certified Surgery Tech

Hancock Regional Hospital; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Regional Hospital in Indiana is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to prepare the operating suite for procedures and assist the surgeon throughout the case. The role requires maintaining sterility, supporting the physician, and aiding in patient positioning and transport.

Responsibilities include setting up instruments, supplies and equipment, and ensuring readiness for subsequent cases while following universal precautions and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is mandatory.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating suite with supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Maintain a sterile field and assist the physician before, during and after the procedure.
• Assist the RN in preparing for the procedure.
• Assist in positioning the patient.
• Pull supplies and instruments for future cases.
• Help transport and move the patient and follow universal precautions.

Skills

CPR

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology

Job description

• 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.

MANDATORY LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION :

• CPR

ADDITIONAL LECENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology.

WORK CONDITIONS

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.

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