Surgical Technician

CARTI in; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CARTI is seeking a Surgical Technician to support operative and invasive procedures. The role focuses on preparing sterile instruments, maintaining the sterile field, and assisting the surgical team with drapes, instrument delivery, and supplies.

Educated or trained as Surgical Technologist with CST certification or equivalent experience, plus BLS. Expect to work in a high-stakes acute care setting with rigorous safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Surgical Technology or Military Training Program in Surgical Technology OR two years of acute care hospital experience.
• Level 2 CST credential or four years of acute care hospital experience in lieu of CST.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures.
• Assemble supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
• Prepare and organize sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure.
• Perform accounting procedures in concert with the RN circulator.
• Assist with placement of sterile drapes and provide instruments to the team.
• Maintain an organized sterile field and ensure sterility of the field.

Education

Associate's degree in Surgical Technology or Military Training Program in Surgical Technology OR 2 years of acute care hospital experience

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or 4 years of acute care hospital experience (in lieu of CST)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Surgical Technician (Healthcare)

JOB SUMMARY: Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures.
• Assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
• Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure.
• Performing accounting procedures in concert with the RN circulator.
• Assisting with placement of sterile drapes.
• Providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure.
• Maintaining an organized sterile field.
• Ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective actions as needed.
• Preparing sterile dressings.
• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas.
• Assist with postprocedural cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.
• Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to scrub person activities.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: N/A

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION

• Level 1:
• Associates degree in Surgical Technology from an accredited program ORGraduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology ORTwo (2) years of experience in an acute care hospital (in lieu of formal education).
• Level 2:
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) ORFour (4) years of experience in an acute care hospital (in lieu of certification).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Level 1:
• Two (2) years of experience in an acute care hospital (if not meeting formal education requirements).
• Level 2:
• Two (2) years of experience in an acute care hospital (if meeting CST certification requirement) ORFour (4) years of experience in an acute care hospital (in lieu of certification).
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word)

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physically demanding, high-stress environment
Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals and other hazardous materials, radiation, and repetitive motions
Pushing and pulling heavy objects
Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
Manual and finger dexterity
Hand and eye coordination
Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds
Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
Working under stressful conditions

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Must interact and communicate both verbally and in written form.
Must interact and exchange information regarding patients with physicians and other departmental personnel, and outside agencies on a frequent basis while respecting the confidentiality of patient information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position involves potential exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals and other hazardous materials, radiation, and repetitive motions. Team members are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training.

COMMENTS

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

SAFETY SENSITIVE

This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands, and mental competencies of this job require the employee maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.