Certified Surgical Tech 2 --General Surgery-FT Days

Wellstar Health System; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Wellstar Cobb Hospital is seeking a certified Surgical Technologist to support the surgical team in high-acuity cases. You will prepare the operative suite, assist the surgeon, and maintain sterile technique to ensure patient safety.

All required certifications must be current at hire; the role emphasizes teamwork, rapid instrument prep, and readiness for emergency scenarios within a busy OR.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED or accredited Surgical Technology program.
• CST or TS-C(NCCT) or CSFA - Certified Surgical Tech certifications required.
• All certifications required upon hire; national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check supplies and equipment for surgical procedures and review preferences.
• Set up sterile table and operative field with instruments and meds.
• Pass instruments to surgeon and maintain sterile technique throughout.
• Assist in draping, tissue handling, and instrument counts as needed.
• Prepare room for next patient and participate in post-procedure cleanup.

Skills

Surgical Tech

Sterile technique

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Surgical Technology credential

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

This position is Monday-Friday 10:45am-7:15pm with call requirements.

FT Days with Call -General Surgury - Cobb Hospital-Barrett Surgical Center

About The Facility

Learn more about Wellstar Cobb Hospital, including our teams, culture and campus environment:

https://www.wellstar.org/locations/hospital/cobb-medical-center

Sign on Bonus and Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

CST - Cert Surgical Tech or TS-C(NCCT) - Tech in Surgery - Certified or CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assis or CSA - Certified Surgical Asst

Job Summary

The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases.

Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives.

Duties include, but are not limited to

preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns.

In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant).

Other Duties As Assigned Including But Not Limited To

Assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working.

Definition

Certified Surgical Technologist required to have a certificate or associate's degree from a community college or a technical school and have passed the a competency examination through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or National Center for Competency Testing

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure which includes review and utilization of appropriate preference card.
• Assists with room set-up to include opening of sterile supplies.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medication/solutions needed for procedure in an accurate, aseptically prioritized, and timely manner, including reviewing and utilizing appropriate preference cards
• Performs appropriate surgical counts with circulator.
• Actively participates in the procedure pause/time-out.
• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves; Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Assists in draping sterile field.
• Passes instruments to surgeon during the procedure. Maintains an organized back table and operative field. Able to anticipate and offer surgeon suggestions throughout the procedure for facilitating cases
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
• Prepares sterile dressings.
• Actively participates in post procedure pause which includes accounting for roper handling of the specimens.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, taking initiative to inform SPD of critical need instrument
• Applies principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and safety of patients and employees
• Prepares case carts according to procedure and preference cards. Reviews surgical schedule and assists clinical coordinator with preparation for future cases
• Observes patients condition and immediately reports any changes or significant findings to the physician and Registered Nurse.
• Proactively plans for the next steps in the progression of procedure as eeded, demonstrating an ability to adjust without faltering when an emergency arises
• Performs with the knowledge, skill, and ability within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases
• Prepares OR room and other areas (as needed) for receiving patients, which includes stocking, cleaning equipment or storage areas, turns OR room over, orders/requests supplies, preparing instruments for future procedures, notification of specialty staff regarding needed instrumentation or equipment.
• * Maintains a financial stewardship related to supplies and equipment, only opening required supplies until requested by the surgeon
• Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care
• Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity under supervision of the registered nurse
• Always partners with the patient by verifying procedure and conducting relief bedside shift report.
• Practices using current clinical practice standards under the supervision of the registered nurse
• Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description including legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such as goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes.
• Supports evidence-based practice and ethical accountability
• Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. Promotes team spirit and positive work environment.
• Serves as patient advocate including patient care and safety.
• Assists other members of the team with between case and terminal cleaning of room.
• Assists in preparing room for the next patient.
• Assists in transporting patients.
• Appropriately provides comfort and safety measures for specific age patient.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and collaborate with the health care team
• Maintains positive attitude and flexibility in assignments
• Practice Development
• Completes all initial and annual competencies, required mandatory education, population specific education, CBLs
• Provides positive learning environment for students and new hires
• Strives to make the Wellstar Standards of behavior part of daily work activity
• Participates in any new training related to new policies, processes, or equipment. Ability to mentor, precept, or train students and new employees.
• Retains new information and implements new processes or new equipment
• Resource for new technology or procedures introduced by our surgeons
• Maintains twenty (20) hours in continuing education related to field per evaluation period.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Supports licensed staff as requested by utilizing skills and equipment in which he/she is competent
• Cares for surgical equipment and accessories
• Always ensures organization and cleanliness of the surgical area
• Maintains stock/medical supplies
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as assigned
• Completes all Success Factor Requirements by planning with charge nurses and managers if necessary

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• High School Diploma / GED General or Accredited Program Surgical Technology

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• CST - Cert Surgical Tech or TS-C(NCCT) - Tech in Surgery - Certified or CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assis or CSA - Certified Surgical Asst

Additional License(s) And Certification(s)

National certification Required

Required Minimum Skills

Ability to read, write and speak the English language

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care

Ability To Delegate To Other Team Members As Required

Ability to multi-task essential; Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential

Strong detail orientation required

Knowledge of surgical procedures required

Basic Computer Skills Are Required

Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing

Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities, self-direct, and apply independent judgment

Ability to think critically and adapt quickly to changing situations

Skill and ability in basic computer skills to include Word, Excel

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