CST - Ortho/Neuro Team - Operating Room

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc. in Albany, GA seeks a Certified Surgical Tech (CST) to support the operating room team.

You will prepare instruments, maintain sterile fields, and assist surgeons during procedures in collaboration with RNs and physicians. The role requires a vocational/technical degree in surgical technology; 1+ year Ortho/Neuro experience is preferred and accreditation as a CST is valued.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Degree in Accredited Surgical Technology Program is required.
• 1+ years Ortho/Neuro experience preferred.
• Accredited Surgical Technologist Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with surgical procedures in collaboration with Registered Nurse.
• Pull cases according to doctor preference cards.
• Maintain and prepare sterile field and knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Anticipate needs of the surgeon and pass instruments, sutures, etc.
• Provide input to Team Leader for performance appraisals of team members.
• Develop and implement plans to support team and patient care.

Skills

Ortho/Neuro experience

Education

Vocational/Technical Degree in Accredited Surgical Technology Program

Job description

Job Details

Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Street Address: 417 W 3rd Ave City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31701

Department: PPMH OPERATING ROOM

Shift: First Shift

Job Type: Full time

Job Description Summary: 4/10 hour shifts: 7a-5p

Job Summary

Provides technical services under supervision of Registered Nurse and Physician. Under direction of specialty Team Leader, oversees technical aspects of specialty service (s) including composition of instrument sets, supply trials, and ensures that all needed items are available for scheduled procedures. Demonstrate knowledge and execute AORN standards and recommendations. Serves as mentor for operating room technicians on service, helping to build a high level of technical expertise among team members. Provides input to Team Leader for performance appraisals of team members. 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. Meets or exceeds surgeon's expectations for all Procedures to include Ortho and Neuro and more. Assist surgeon by passing instruments, sutures, etc.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Degree in Accredited Surgical Technology Program Required
• Work Experience => 1 years Ortho Neuro Experience Preferred
• Licenses and Certifications Accredited Surgical Technologist Program Preferred

Essential Functions

• 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.
• 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.
• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions based 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 to include any specialty certification requirements (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.

Company Culture & Benefits

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Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There’s more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.