Certified Surgical Technologist (PRN)

Surgery Partners, Inc.; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account with employer

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with company 0%

Job summary

Cool Springs Surgery Center in Franklin, Tennessee is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (PRN) to join our operating room team.

As a CST, you will prepare and maintain instruments, set up sterile fields, pass instruments to surgeons, and assist with patient positioning under supervision. PRN shifts offer flexibility and exposure to diverse cases. Must have CST certification or grandfathered status and BLS; 1–2 years OR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• CST certification, or grandfathered in under state regulations.
• Prefer 1–2 years of OR experience; 0–2 accepted in related fields.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for procedures.
• Sets up sterile field and passes instruments to surgeons.
• Assists with patient positioning and preparation; maintains sterile environment.
• Cleans, restocks, and prepares the procedure room for upcoming cases.
• Assists with decontamination and sterilization and quality checks.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical scrub

Communication

Patient safety

BLS certification

Education

Accredited surgical technologist program

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterilization equipment

Operating room equipment

Job description

Cool Springs Surgery Center
Franklin, TN 37067, USA

Description

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist (PRN)

General Summary of Duties: Certified Surgical Technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.

Shift

• Monday-Friday. No call, nights.

Education / Experience / Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
• CST certification, or based on state regulations, they may be grandfathered in, without being certified
• Prefer 1-2 years clinical experience in an operating room setting. May accept 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures
• Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up the sterile field to include surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions
• Follows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients
• Performs pre-procedure preparations to the patient’s skin and body
• Completes a safety check prior to start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as checking to ensure it is working properly
• May assist with prep for patient procedure
• May transport patients to the procedure room
• May assist with positioning on the procedure table
• Drapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performed
• Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants
• Retracts, cut sutures and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedure
• Participates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on type of procedure performed
• Helps prepare specimens and assists with the disposition of specimens
• Post-procedure, assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcher
• Cleans and restocks the procedure room
• Pulls supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures
• Assists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management
• Assists with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high level disinfection
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical/Mental Demands

• Ability to be on your feet for long periods and lift or turn disabled patients
• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment
• Ability to concentrate for periods of up to four hours
• Ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone
• Ability to use computer keyboard and to view a computer monitor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co‑workers, and other health team members

Environmental/Working Conditions

Occasional evening and/ or weekend work.

Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited Surgical technologist program.
• Certification and BLS required.
• Prefer one year of surgical experience in the Operating Room
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Workforce Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi‑cultural organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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