Certified Surgical Technologist

College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to support surgical patients by preparing the Operating Room, instruments, and supplies, while applying sterile aseptic technique to enable the surgeon's procedures. Responsibilities include passing instruments, maintaining counts of sponges, needles and instruments, and ensuring patient safety.

A graduate from an accredited surgical technology program is required, with a preference for at least one year

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program.
• At least 1 year of experience is preferred.
• AST certification or eligibility required.
• BCLS required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Operating Room with instrumentation, equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrate correct and safe instrumentation passing to the surgeon.
• Perform sponge, needle and instrument counts in a safe and accurate manner.

Skills

Sterile technique

Aseptic technique

Anatomy knowledge

Instrument passing

Surgical counts

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Overview

The Certified Surgical Tech will assist in the preparation and care of surgical patients.The Certified Surgical Tech utilizes sterile aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate thesurgeon’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Will be responsible for preparing Operating Room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment and supplies. Demonstrates correct and safe instrumentation passing and performs sponge, needle and instrument counts in a safe and accurate manner.

Must be a graduate from an accredited surgical technology program. At least 1 year of experience is preferred. AST certification oreligibilityrequired. BCLS required.