Certified Surgical Technologist

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Certified Surgical Tech specializing in Vascular Surgery. In this full-time role, you will play a vital part in patient care by assisting in surgical procedures and ensuring a sterile environment in the operating room. Your expertise in aseptic techniques and ability to communicate effectively with the surgical team will be essential. This innovative firm values clinical excellence and teamwork, offering a supportive environment for your professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply today!

Qualifications

• Associates degree required - Certified Surgical Technologist.
• One year of job-related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in transferring/positioning patients under supervision.
• Maintains aseptic technique during surgical cases.
• Performs activities required during the operation under supervision.

Skills

Aseptic Technique

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Associates Degree in Surgical Technology

Job description

Job Description:

Baptist Health Medical Group

Certified Surgical Tech

Vascular Surgery

St. Matthews area

Full time/First shift

Essential Duties:

• Assists in transferring / positioning patients under direct supervision

• Assists with room turnover

• Obtains necessary equipment and positioning supplies needed for cases

• Assures all scheduled and emergent cases have complete case carts

• Maintains communication with operating room staff, clinical coordinators, control desk charge nurse and manager

• Assists with orientation of new personnel and students as requested

• Resource for other team members through orientating, mentoring, and coaching

• Maintains aseptic technique while opening supplies and during surgical case

• Functions as a scrubbed (clean and sterile gown) member of the patient care team

• Demonstrates aseptic technique while tying, snapping surgical gowns and movement in OR suite

• Assists with the preparation of preoperative site and patient draping

• Performs activities required during the operation (e.g. handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains, dressing, etc.) under direct supervision of surgeon

• Observes for and corrects breaks in aseptic technique

• Handling specimens

• Makes appropriate decisions utilizing evidence-based practice and demonstrates critical thinking skills

• Assist is retraction of tissue and organs

• Assists the physician, within scope of practice, during procedures as necessary

• Transferring and irrigating with fluids

• Transferring but not administering drugs within the sterile field

• Assist in sponging or suctioning operative site

• Preparing or cutting suture material

• Performs skin closure under the direct supervision of the surgeon

• Applies dressing

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Associates degree required - Certified Surgical Technologist

• One year of job-related experience required

CST, Certified Surg Tech, Surgical Tech, Vascular, Clinical, Practice, Health Care

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.