Certified Surgical Technologist-Full Time-Days

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (scrub technologist) for the Short Stay Surgery team. You will assist in the operating room under the RN, maintain sterile technique, gowning and draping, and manage instruments and specimens.

Requirements include a High School diploma, CST certification, and proficiency in English. One year of surgical technologist experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist certification required.
• 1 year experience as a surgical technologist preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and patient safety.
• Physically able to stand, lift and assist in the OR.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a scrub technologist under RN direction.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist with gowning and gloving.
• Prepare OR for procedures and assist with draping.
• Handle instruments, supplies and specimens per policy.
• Participate in time-out and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

CST certification

Surgical patient care

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Sterilizers

Job description

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Short Stay Surgery Job Family Allied Health Work Shift Days (United States of America)

Summary

The primary function of the surgical technologist is the "scrub technologist" in the surgical suite. Responsible for the provision of patient care to meet identified patient outcomes and to achieve the goals of the facility as direct by the Registered Nurse. Performs duties according to scope of practice designated by the facility position description, role and responsibilities and according to the surgical technician professional organization. May be assigned other functions as deemed necessary. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

Major Job Functions

• Knows and follows aseptic technique when performing scrub duties and support duties for the department.
• Assists in carrying out the patient's plan of care by performing assigned tasks within scope of practice of the surgical technologists and according to the unit guidelines of care, facility policies and procedures, nursing policies and procedures, and legal limitations.
• Functions as a surgical scrub technician in the operating room/procedure room under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Assists with gowning and gloving other members of the surgical team.
• Assists with the preparation of the operating room for surgical procedures.
• Assists with skin preparations and with draping of patients.
• Handles specimens in accordance with facility policy and procedures.
• Participates in the final "Time Out" process in the OR or procedure room to verify the correct patient, the correct procedure, the correct site and if applicable, the correct side.
• Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area for storage or processing.
• Participates in sponge, instrument, and needle count with the circulation nurse.
• Demonstrates ability to understand and use sterilizers, high-level disinfectors, instrument washers, and other designated processors.
• Assists with stocking, replenishing and preparation of supplies.
• Helps to ensure that "specialty carts", equipment, supplies, etc., are cleaned monthly, checked for outdates as needed.
• Terminally clean OR at the end of the day.
• Transports and escorts patients to various areas and for discharge.
• Assists with the maintenance, selection and preparation of instruments, equipment and supplies necessary to maintain a state of readiness for operative cases.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
• Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of the plan of care.
• Adjusts patient care based on the age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients.
• Participates in educational and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain educational requirements to keep certification status for Certified Surgical Techs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training:
  • High school graduate or equivalent required
  • Certified Surgical Technologist certification required
• Work Experience: 1 year experience as a surgical technologist preferred
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
  • Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
  • Works with complex monitoring and life- saving equipment
  • Knowledge of Standard Precautions Position involved skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
  • Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific physiological/psychosocial/ developmental/ spiritual needs of patients typically served
  • Demonstrates self-directed learning and achievement of assigned clinical area objectives
• Physical Requirements:
  • Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs
  • Visual acuity for observation of patients
  • Long periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting
  • May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
• Required Licenses and Certifications:
  • CST - National Board Of Surgical Technology And Surgical Assisting

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.