Certified Surgical Technologist

Eskenazi Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Certified Surgical Technologist I, where you'll play a vital role in surgical procedures. This position requires specialized education and certification, ensuring quality patient care during operations. You will work alongside a dedicated surgical team, maintaining sterile fields and preparing necessary instruments. Your skills in sterilization and surgical instrumentation will be crucial in this dynamic environment. With a commitment to excellence and patient care, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare community.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Continuing education support

Employee wellness programs

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Current CST certification required with continuing education credits.
• 0 to 2 years experience as CST preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile environment and prepare operating room for procedures.
• Assist with surgical procedures and patient positioning.

Skills

Sterilization techniques

Surgical instrumentation

Anatomy/Physiology knowledge

Effective communication

Decision making under stress

Education

CST certification

BLS certification

NRP Certification for OB CST

Tools

Surgical equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Division: Eskenazi Health

Sub-Division: Hospital

Req ID: 22592

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary

The Certified Surgical Technologist I (CST) is an individual with specialized education who handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for surgical procedures; has an understanding of the procedures being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon; has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative phase; and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Performs assigned surgical procedures and preparations in conjunction with the activities of the total surgical team.
2. Maintains sterile technique/environment.
3. Prepares operating room for surgical procedures with appropriate supplies, equipment, and instrumentation.
4. Ensures sterility of instruments and supplies.
5. Prepares/maintains/labels medication on the sterile field.
6. Provides for appropriate handling/labeling/disposition of surgical specimens.
7. Performs appropriate counts with circulating nurse.
8. Assists with patient positioning and positioning devices, and providing patient comfort measures.
9. Gowns and gloves self and other sterile personnel.
10. Prepares/maintains sterile field and drapes.
11. Handles, cares for, cleans, and passes instruments.
12. Assists/holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon.
13. Accounts for all instrumentation.
14. Cleans and stocks room.

OB CST additional duties include:

1. Cleaning and restocking warmers, delivery tables, and LDR supplies.
2. Checking for outdated supplies before restocking.
3. Setting up ready rooms and stock rooms including linen, masks, boots, and hats.
4. Setting up infant warmers in OR.
5. Stocking epidural carts with supplies and check for outdated items.
6. Assisting RN in delivery room obtaining supplies and equipment.
7. Transporting surgical specimens to pathology per hospital policy.
8. Preparing instruments for processing.
9. Delivering and retrieving instrument carts to CSR.
10. Communicating with Clinical Manager supplies/instruments that need to be special ordered.
11. Placing foley/I&O cath.
12. Perform blood draw on adults.
13. Perform EKG on adults.
14. Perform Point of Care Testing including Accucheck, Urine dip stick, and UPT.
15. Weighing triage patients.
16. Taking vital signs on adults.
17. Placing EFM and Toco on patients with communication to charge/lead nurse.
18. Assist with labor positioning.
19. Taking vital signs on baby.
20. Obtaining length of baby.
21. Obtaining weight of baby.
22. Obtaining footprints of baby.
23. Performing heel sticks on baby (including serum bili & PKUs).
24. Performs ABRs.
25. Gives baby baths.

Job Requirements

1. Current CST certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). New graduates must obtain CST certification within 45 days of their start date.
2. CSTs must complete continuing education credits for AST and NBSTSA recertification every 2 years.
3. 15 CEUs annual.
4. 0 to 2 years experience as CST.
5. Current BLS certification.
6. NRP Certification required for OB CST.
7. Member of Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Skills in the use of sterilization equipment, highly technical surgical equipment, and accurate use and care of instrumentation.
2. Knowledge and application of anatomy/physiology as it applies to surgical procedures.
3. Knowledge of instruments/supplies/equipment required for surgical procedures.
4. Ability to identify/apply principles of asepsis, disinfection, sterilization, and environmental control.
5. Maintains an empathetic attitude toward patients.
6. Ability to make sound decisions during highly stressful situations, anticipate/prioritize to maintain proficient performance.
7. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
8. Ability to follow exact specifications, and oral/written instructions.
9. Ability to concentrate and exhibit continuous attention/perception during surgery-related tasks.
10. Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
11. Must be able to help evacuate patients via stairwells.
12. Ability to maintain visualization of instrumentation, equipment, supplies and items on sterile field in dimly lit environment.

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation’s 150 best places to work by Becker’s Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America’s best midsize employers, Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community.