Certified Surgical Technologist - CST - Ambulatory Surgery Center - Full Time - 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Northeast Georgia Health System; Evansville (IN); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A health care provider in Evansville, Indiana is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for their Ambulatory Surgery Center. This full-time role requires expertise in surgical procedures, with responsibilities including scrubbing in for operations and maintaining a sterile environment. Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED, have completed an accredited surgical technology program, and possess at least one year of experience in the field.

Qualifikationen

• Licensure as a Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Surgical Technologist.

Aufgaben

• Functions as scrub person in the Operating Rooms and assists with cases.
• Maintains sterile field and adheres to infection control practices.
• Reports supplies used and problems to supervisor.

Kenntnisse

Effective time management

Competency in surgical procedures

Operating patient care equipment

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED; graduate of an accredited surgical technology program

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) — Ambulatory Surgery Center — Full Time (6:30 am – 3:00 pm) at Northeast Georgia Health System.

Job Summary

Functions in a scrub role and other duties as assigned under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Performs clinical duties in accordance with population-specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures. This position cares for patients from infants through geriatric age groups. Other duties as assigned by the Charge RN and/or ASC Manager.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist
• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED; graduate of an accredited surgical technology program
• Minimum Experience: Experienced Surgical Technologist, minimum one year
• Other: N/A

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
• Preferred Educational Requirements: Associate Degree
• Preferred Experience:
• Other:

Job Specific And Unique Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrates effective time management by completing patient case assignments with appropriate turnover
• Demonstrates competency and skill proficiency in preparing and assisting with patients undergoing surgical procedures and with specimen collection
• Demonstrates competency and skill proficiency in operating patient care equipment

Essential Tasks And Responsibilities

• Functions as scrub person in the Operating Rooms and assumes other duties as assigned. Sets up cases with proper instrumentation and supplies prior to start of case. Follows hospital policy for hand asepsis. Demonstrates competency as a certified scrub technologist. Performs accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts with RN circulator adhering to hospital policy. Maintains organized sterile field and ensures instrumentation is kept free from bioburden; returns instruments to correct trays safely.
• Accurately prepares specimens, delivers to collection area with identifying labels, and signs in Pathology log accurately.
• Maintains sterile field and assists in room monitoring of equipment, temperature, and humidity; escalates to circulating nurse if indicated. Ensures proper patient body alignment during intra-operative phase by position monitoring checks. Precepts new staff and adheres to infection control practices and safety policies.
• Contributes to departmental productivity by managing time effectively, expediting safe turnover of cases, and assisting with cleanup and setup of new cases. Reports supplies used and any problems to supervisor. May require overtime, call changes, and holiday coverage. Accepts call as assigned and is available within 30 minutes (or less).
• Performs general daily cleanup of rooms, workroom, and central core as needed.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
• Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
• Intensity of Work: Constantly 66-100%
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

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