Certified Surgical Technician

Missouri Delta Medical Center; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Delta Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to assist in peri-operative nursing care under RN supervision. The role involves direct/indirect patient care, collaboration with the OR team to coordinate the surgical schedule, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent with BLS; prior surgical experience or completion of a Surgical Technologist program is required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; BLS training.
• Credentials: Certified Surgical Technician required.
• Experience: Previous surgical experience or completion of Surgical Technologist equivalent program.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the delivery of peri-operative nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties.
• Participates in Quality Improvement.
• Communicates and collaborates to maintain quality patient care.
• Works collaboratively with the Operating Room team to coordinate and complete the surgical schedule.
• Competently performs unit specific skills.
• Demonstrates ability to process clinical data and communicates to licensed nursing staff to facilitate clinical decisions.
• Assists with surgical counts during operative procedures.
• Observes and reports contamination and/or break in aseptic technique.
• Anticipates needs of surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
• Regularly assists in positioning, preparing and draping of patient.
• Demonstrates a complete knowledge of the location, care and operation of surgical equipment.
• Takes emergency call on a rotating basis.
• Demonstrates familiarity of role, performs duties accurately, recognizing the importance and relationship to quality patient care.
• Promotes good public relations for the nursing department/hospital.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS training

Job description

Job Description

• Assists in the delivery of peri-operative nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties.
• Participates in Quality Improvement.
• Communicates and collaborates to maintain quality patient care.
• Works collaboratively with the Operating Room team to coordinate and complete the surgical schedule.
• Competently performs unit specific skills.
• Demonstrates ability to process clinical data and communicates to licensed nursing staff to facilitate clinical decisions.
• Assists with surgical counts during operative procedures.
• Observes and reports contamination and/or break in aseptic technique.
• Anticipates needs of surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
• Regularly assists in positioning, preparing and draping of patient.
• Demonstrates a complete knowledge of the location, care and operation of surgical equipment.
• Takes emergency call on a rotating basis.
• Demonstrates familiarity of role, performs duties accurately, recognizing the importance and relationship to quality patient care.
• Promotes good public relations for the nursing department/hospital.

Basic Functions Of Position

• Assists in the delivery of peri-operative nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties.
• Participates in Quality Improvement.
• Communicates and collaborates to maintain quality patient care.
• Works collaboratively with the Operating Room team to coordinate and complete the surgical schedule.
• Competently performs unit specific skills.
• Demonstrates ability to process clinical data and communicates to licensed nursing staff to facilitate clinical decisions.
• Assists with surgical counts during operative procedures.
• Observes and reports contamination and/or break in aseptic technique.
• Anticipates needs of surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
• Regularly assists in positioning, preparing and draping of patient.
• Demonstrates a complete knowledge of the location, care and operation of surgical equipment.
• Takes emergency call on a rotating basis.
• Demonstrates familiarity of role, performs duties accurately, recognizing the importance and relationship to quality patient care.
• Promotes good public relations for the nursing department/hospital.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. BLS training.

LICENSE: NONE

CREDENTIALS: Certified Surgical Technician required.

EXPERIENCE: Previous surgical experience or completion of Surgical Technologist equivalent program.

Special

PATIENT CONTACT:

Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Physical Requirements

STANDING: Majority of shift spent standing.

WALKING: Considerable amount of time spent walking.

LIFTING: Must use good body mechanics to independently lift or in certain situations, assist with lifting/transferring a patient.

VISUAL: Must have ability to visualize operative field/suite.

HEARING: Must be able to receive and comprehend verbal communication.

SPEAKING: Talking is essential for communicating with the patient and surgical team members in the operating suite and in receiving physician’s orders.