Surgical Technologist

Wmchealth; Town of Warwick (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wmchealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist during surgical interventions under RN direction. The role ensures supplies and equipment are ready and maintains a sterile field throughout procedures.

The candidate should have CST certification, prior surgical technician experience, and experience using IUSS autoclave equipment to ensure safe, efficient perioperative care.

Qualifications

• CST certification is required.
• Prior surgical technician experience is required.
• Experience using the Autoclave for IUSS Immediate Use Steam Sterilization.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Maintains sterile field during surgery.
• Communicates with health care team about patient condition during perioperative period.
• Handles surgical specimens with proper labeling and recording.
• Assists with asepsis and sterile field; prepares OR for procedures and ensures equipment functions.

Education

High School or equivalent

CST certification

Tools

Autoclave for IUSS

Job description

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for patient care preparation during surgical intervention, under the direction of a registered nurse, in conjunction with the surgeon, anesthesiologist, or nurse anesthetist. This position prepares and maintains supplies and equipment required to deliver safe and effective perioperative care. In addition, this position is responsible for maintaining the sterile field during surgery.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all instruments, equipment, and supplies are available for patient procedure.
• Communicates with other members of the health care team regarding the patient's condition during the perioperative period.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment.
• Protects the welfare of patients by appropriately handling all surgical specimens including proper labeling and recording into the Pathology log.
• Applies principles of asepsis to maintain a sterile field and assists with terminal care of equipment and supplies after the surgical procedure is completed.
• Prepares the OR and sterile field for surgical procedures and ensures the surgical equipment functions properly.
• Assists the OR team to position patients for surgery.
• Performs non-invasive prepping to the skin's surface and drapes patients for surgery.
• Assists the surgeon's provision of hemostasis during surgery by handing instruments.
• Holds a retractor after placement by a healthcare professional.
• Identifies emergency situations and institutes corrective actions in a calm and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• CST required.
• Prior surgical technician experience required.
• Experience using the Autoclave for IUSS Immediate Use Steam Sterilization.

Education

• High School or equivalent required.

Other

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, the use of personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies pertaining to infection control.