Surgical Technician, Certified, PT24

Tier 1 Institute; Germantown, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,818,000 - 51,577,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

HRA Option

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Plan Matching + Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Campbell Clinic is seeking a Surgical Technologist in Germantown, TN for a part-time role (24 hours per week). The ideal candidate will have CST certification and at least 1 year of surgical experience, with strong knowledge of sterile technique and orthopaedic procedures.

The position emphasizes teamwork and adherence to sterile field standards. Responsibilities include maintaining operating room sterility, preparing instruments and supplies, and assisting the OR team while ensuring patient

Qualifications

• Must have CST certification or demonstrate equivalent education and training.
• 1 year of surgical experience is required.
• Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited program in surgical technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile field and assists OR team during procedures.
• Cleans and prepares operating rooms before and after procedures.
• Troubleshoots equipment and supplies; informs manager of issues as needed.
• Transports sterile and non-sterile supplies between departments in a timely manner.
• Assists in monitoring patient positioning and safety under RN supervision.

Skills

Sterile technique

Orthopaedics knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma (GED)

CST certification

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Not Benefits Elig Technical Surgery Center Germantown, Germantown, TN, US

Note: This is a part-time position, working 24 hours per week.

DIMENSIONS/SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for the daily activities and operations inside the Operating Room when handling sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment while also maintaining a sterile field following professional standards during operating procedures. The Surgical Technologist must have knowledge of orthopaedic procedures and the ability to ensure quality patient care. The Surgical Technologist is also responsible for ensuring they are properly prepared for case assignments (i.e., sterile supplies and equipment).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assures that cleaning activities are ongoing, thereby consistently maintaining instrumentation needed forcaseload.
• Cleansandmaintainsoperatingroomsbeforeandaftersurgicalprocedures.Maintainscleaningsolutionsand cleaning equipment.
• Troubleshootproblemsrelatedtoequipment,supplies,andservice.Takesappropriatecorrectiveactionandinforms manager when needed.
• Exercise caution when using chemicals/cleaning fluids that are toxic orcaustic.
• Assures that solid/infectious waste is collected and delivered to the collection area in a timelymanner.
• Assists the OR team in lifting, positioning, transferring, and caring for the sedated/anesthetized patients in the O.R. and PACU.
• Assistsinmonitoringpatientsforpositioningsafety-relatedissuesundertheguidanceoftheRN andnotifiestheRNofsafety issues. Follows accepted recommended guidelines for moving, positioning, and holding limbs ofpatients.
• Actively participates in the time-outprocess.
• Transportsrequesteditemssuchassterile and non-sterile supplies,SPDitems,charts,records,andequipmentbetween departments and surgical units in a timelymanner.
• Monitors operative schedule to ensure required supplies and implants areavailable.
• Maintainsprinciplesofaseptictechnique.Notifiesteammemberswhen breaks in technique,occurandtakesappropriate measures to correct breaks intechnique.
• Responsible for point-of-use cleaning for all surgical instruments, and break-down of surgical instruments and equipment before transporting them to the Sterile Processing Room.
• Regular and predictableattendance.
• Ability to work cooperatively withothers.
• Performsallotherdutiesasassigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Not Applicable

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED); Must have a current and active CST certification or must demonstrate education/training through one of the following. 1 year of surgical experience is required.

Must meet one (1) or more of the following requirement s:

1) Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited program in surgical technology and completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually; or

2) Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the U.S. Army, Navy, or Air Force and completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually, OR Any person who is grandfathered and demonstrates completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually or earns and maintains CST certification.

A person who is grandfathered is:

1) Any person who provides sufficient evidence that, prior to May 21, 2007, the person was at any time employed as a surgical technologist for not less than eighteen (18) months in the three years preceding May 21, 2007; or

2) Any person who furnishes proof of completion of a surgical technology program that was in the process of becoming CAAHEP-accredited on July 1, 2006; or

3) Any surgical technologist who began a surgical technology program prior to May 21, 2007, and completed such training by May 21, 2010; 1 year of surgical experience required. Basic knowledge of surgical technique, including surgical care preparation and Operating Room sterile field set-up and break down, is required. Knowledge of methods and procedures for contamination control. Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies preferred.

Condition of employment :

• All Surgical Technologists must complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education or contact hours annually to remain qualified for employment and are required to submit verification of completion to the Nurse Educator each year.

Campbell Clinic Benefit Summary:

Campbell Clinic offers a lucrative benefit package to support employees and their families.

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• HRA Option
• Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Option
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Plan Matching + Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays

ADA Disclaimer

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled