Certified Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Certified Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Graduated from an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
• Good manual dexterity required.

Responsibilities

• Provides and maintains a safe physical environment.
• Appraises cleanliness of room and equipment prior to preparation of case.
• Checks operational efficiency of all necessary equipment prior to use.
• Verifies appropriate sterilization of supplies, equipment, and implants.
• Is aware of and adheres to policies regarding electrical and fire safety.
• Applies principles of electrosurgical safety.
• Monitors aseptic technique constantly, taking corrective action as necessary.
• Handles instruments with care, replacing any instrument in need of repair; takes separate care of delicate instruments.
• Knows policies and applies principles and procedures in handling contaminated cases.
• Maintains assigned room in a constant state of readiness (room stocked, bed made, etc.).
• Performs all duties of the scrub nurse, working under the direction and with the assistance of a Registered Nurse.
• Establishes priorities by organizing daily cases and being prepared for procedures.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal responsibilities. Counts all instruments, sponges, sharps, and needles with circulating nurse as appropriate according to hospital policy.
• Assists in the preparation of the patient for surgery.
• Assists physician in the performance of procedure.
• Follows policies and procedures relating to proper handling of specimens and cultures.
• Assists in activities at completion of procedure.
• Handles unusual incidents appropriately.
• Exhibits flexibility, motivation, and initiative in performance of duties.
• Demonstrates ability to function effectively in trauma/emergency situations.
• Demonstrates good cost containment practices.
• Reports to work as scheduled and conforms to working hours.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Possesses knowledge and skills to care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring continued personal and professional growth.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of previous experience preferred.