Certified Surgical Tech PRN

Surgery Partners, Inc; Keller (TX); In loco; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Surgery Partners, Inc is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician PRN to support operating room teams in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will assist surgeons during procedures, maintain sterile technique, prepare patients, and manage instruments and equipment while upholding infection control standards. This role requires OR experience and BLS certification and offers the flexibility of PRN scheduling to fit staffing needs.

Competenze

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• CST certification, or state grandfathering if applicable.
• Prefer 1–2 years clinical experience in an operating room setting.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Mansioni

• Prepare and maintain medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures.
• Set up sterile field with instruments, drapes, and solutions.
• Follow state and federal regulations when attending to patients.
• Perform pre-procedure skin and body preparations.
• Assist with counting sponges, needles, and supplies per procedure.
• Pass instruments to surgeons and assistants during procedures.
• Assist with patient transport and positioning as needed.
• Decontaminate and sterilize instruments and restock the room after procedures.

Conoscenze

Team oriented

Sterile technique

Infection control

Formazione

Accredited surgical technologist program

CST certification or grandfathered per state regulations

1–2 years OR experience

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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General Summary Of Duties

As a Certified Surgical Technician, you will assist the surgeon with procedures, maintain sterile technique, be involved in infection control program, monitor and maintain equipment, supplies and instruments and help prepare patients for surgery. Must be team oriented and have proven experience working in a fast-paced environment. OR experience and BLS required.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures
• Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up the sterile field to include surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions
• Follows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients
• Performs pre-procedure preparations to the patient's skin and body
• Completes a safety check prior to start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as checking to ensure it is working properly
• May assist with prep for patient procedure
• May transport patients to the procedure room
• May assist with positioning on the procedure table
• Drapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performed
• Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants
• Retracts, cut sutures and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedure
• Participates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on type of procedure performed
• Helps prepare specimens and assists with the disposition of specimens
• Applies dressings
• Post-procedure, assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcher
• Cleans and restocks the procedure room
• Pulls supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures
• Assists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management
• Assists with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high level disinfection
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members

Physical/Mental Demands

Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lighted, well-ventilated environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.

Education/Experience/Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
• CST certification, or based on state regulations, they may be grandfathered in, without being certified
• Prefer 1-2 years clinical experience in an operating room setting.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support