Tier 1 SC Certified Surgical Technician, FT40

Tier 1 Institute; Cookeville (TN); Hybride; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan Matching + Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Résumé du poste

Campbell Clinic in Cookeville, TN is seeking a Regular Full-Time Surgical Technologist to join our Operating Room team. You will handle sterile instruments, assist with case setup, and maintain sterile technique under RN supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CST certification, 1 year surgical experience, and basic computer skills. The role demands attention to safety, teamwork, and adherence to infection control standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have CST Certification and BLS Certification.
• 1 year of surgical experience required.
• Basic knowledge of sterile technique and operating room setup.
• Ability to communicate in English and follow safety protocols.

Responsabilités

• Maintain sterile field and handle sterile instruments and supplies.
• Clean and prepare operating rooms before and after procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and inform management as needed.
• Assist OR team with patient positioning and transfer under RN guidance.
• Ensure proper waste disposal and adherence to infection control standards.
• Participate in time-out processes and maintain attendance.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

English communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Sterile processing basics

Description du poste

Regular Full-Time Technical TICookeville, Cookeville, TN, US

Note: This is a full-time position, working 40 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 in accordance with professional standards during the course of 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 for caseload.
• Cleans and maintains operating rooms before and after surgical procedures. Maintains cleaning solutions and cleaning equipment.
• Troubleshoots problems related to equipment, supplies and service. Takes appropriate corrective action and informs manager when needed.
• Exercises caution when using chemicals/cleaning fluids that are toxic or caustic.
• Assures that solid/infectious waste is collected and delivered to collection area in a timely manner.
• Assists the OR team in lifting, positioning, transferring and caring for the sedated/anesthetized patients in the O.R. and PACU.
• Assists in monitoring patients for positioning safety-related issues under the guidance of the RN, and notifies the RN of safety issues. Follows accepted recommended guidelines for moving, positioning, and holding limbs of patients
• Actively participates in time-out process.
• Transports requested items such as sterile and non-sterile supplies, SPD items, charts, records, and equipment between departments and surgical units in a timely manner.
• Monitors operative schedule to ensure required supplies and implants are available.
• Maintains principles of aseptic technique. Notifies team members when breaks in technique occur and takes appropriate measures to correct breaks in technique.
• Responsible for point of use cleaning for all surgical instruments, break-down of surgical instruments and equipment prior to transporting to the Sterile Processing Room.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS

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 methods:

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 Forces 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.

Experience: 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 required.

Knowledge of methods and procedures for contamination control. Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies preferred.

Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in the English language .

Mathematical Skills: Basic arithmetic skills are required .

Reasoning Ability: Identifies and resolves problems promptly.

Computer Skills: Must be computer literate. Basic computer skills required.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: CST Certification and BLS Certification are required.

Other Qualifications

Competency Statement(s)/Mental Demands

• ActiveListening-Abilitytoactivelyattendto,convey,andunderstandthecommentsandquestionsofothers.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with

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
• Personal/Sick Time
• 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.

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