CST Labor & Delivery Days

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operating rooms in collaboration with Registered Nurses. The role requires a Vocational/Technical Degree in an Accredited Surgical Technology Program and CST certification.

Preferred candidate has 0–1 year of surgical technologist experience and BLS certification. Responsibilities include preparing and assisting with procedures, maintaining sterile fields, pulling cases by physician preference cards, and

Qualifications

• Must have CST certification.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with surgical procedures in collaboration with Registered Nurse.
• Pull cases according to doctor preference cards.
• Maintain and prepare sterile field.
• Maintain knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Anticipate needs of surgeon.
• Assist surgeon by passing instruments, sutures, etc.
• Adheres to attendance guidelines.
• Completes mandatory trainings and competency evaluations.

Education

Vocational/Technical Degree in Accredited Surgical Technology Program

Job description

Qualifications

• Vocational / Technical Degree in Accredited Surgical Technology Program (Required)

Work Experience

• 0 - 1 year Surgical technologist experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Required Certifications/Licensures:

• Certified Surgical Technologists (CST)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Essential Functions

CST RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The CST will prepare and assist with surgical procedures in collaboration with Registered Nurse.
• Pull cases according to doctor preference cards.
• Maintain and prepare sterile field.
• Maintain knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Anticipate needs of surgeon.
• Assist surgeon by passing instruments, sutures, etc.

CARE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION:

• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.

CARE PROCESSES:

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients.
• Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
• Provides effective interventions.
• Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.