CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST | PRN

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of the Surgery Services Director and OR Clinical Care Supervisor. The Certified Surgical Technologist assists in patient care activities as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. The Certified Surgical Technologist has an understanding of the procedures being performed. Maintains the sterile field during surgical procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Scrubs all surgical services provided at CCH.
• Identifies and assures that physician preferences for surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are ready for each case.
• Maintains principles of aseptic technique.
• Performs technical skills in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Performs “on-call” duties.
• Provides service excellence to all customers.
• Orients new personnel to job duties.
• Maintains professional standards related to clinical practice, staffing and continuing education.
• Practices fiscal responsibility and accountability.
• Actively participates in hospital committees, CQI teams, and Quality Improvement Program.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Performs proper sterilization technique on instruments/equipment.
• Adheres to Surgical Services Patient Focused Code of Conduct
• Required to take call.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
• Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  • High school graduate or GED
• Licensure
  • CST preferred
• Experience
  • Experience as surgical technologist preferred.
• Certifications required
  • See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to maintain continuing education requirements and all certifications and licenses as required (e.g. ACLS, PALS, CPI, CPR).
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions and under stressful conditions including emergency situations during high-risk procedures.
• Analytical and reasoning skills with a high level of mental concentration and memory.
• Ability to develop positive interactions and solve complex problems in a professional manner under stress with patients, patients’ families, physicians, and staff in order to effectively care for the patients.
• Able to think quickly, handle various projects simultaneously with attention to accuracy, prioritization, patient request, detail, memory, problem solving, reasoning, ability to memorize routine assignments, computer mnemonics, all with little or no supervision.
• Computer Knowledge including the ability to enter material into electronic record. Ability to operate fax, computer, and copy machine to perform the duties of the position.
• The ability to demonstrate knowledge of developmental stages and apply developmental theories/concepts when planning and implementing care for the appropriate age of the patient. Ability to maintain the appropriate level of knowledge and skills.
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in the following age groups:
  • Infant (Neonate to Age 1)
  • Pediatric (Age 1-11)
  • Adolescent (12-18)
  • Adult (19-64)
  • Geriatric (Age 65 and older)