Certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room

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Experience a team-driven environment where procedures are performed Monday through Friday -- no nights, no weekends and no on-call shifts.

Schedule Options: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm; 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; 9:00 am - 5:30 pm; 11:00 am - 7:30 pm.

Responsible for the care and safety of the adult and geriatric patients who come under his/her care in the scrub role.  Able to scrub a variety of orthopedic cases such as total joints, instrumented spine fusions, complex hand, foot and sports.  Certification is required.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:

• Exemplifies the values of New England Baptist Hospital and the ROSE philosophy.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Provides a safe, efficient environment for the surgical patient:
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of asepsis and sterile technique.
• Adheres to dress code and operating room infection control policies.
• Adheres to universal precautions.
• Able to locate emergency equipment.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when lifting and moving patients and equipment.
• Adheres to electrical safety policies and procedures.
• Performs sponge, sharp, and instrument counts according to NEBH policies and procedures.
• Reports non-functioning equipment and/or unsafe environment to Nurse Manager or designee.
• Demonstrates ability to identify emergency situations and use sound judgment in instituting established procedures.
• Shows initiative to inquire and explore surgical procedures to broaden and strengthen clinical skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of infection control policies:
• Shares responsibility to monitor and control O.R. environment.
• Respects the patient’s inherent right to privacy, dignity and safety.
• Demonstrates the planning and organizational skills necessary to use time and materials efficiently:
• Assists the RN in facilitating speed and efficiency with room set up and turnover time.
• Demonstrates competency to practice independently in the scrub role in a variety of surgical specialties.
• Demonstrates cost containment in the use equipment and supplies.
•  Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure.
• Demonstrates the proper use, cleaning, processing, and storage of instruments and equipment.
• Demonstrates concern with overall functioning of the operating room:
• Manages free time productively.
• Offers to assist co-workers when finished with own assignment.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to assist with additional unit needs as necessary.
• Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• CST – Certified Surgical Technologist
• Completion of Surgical Technician Training Program
• A minimum of one-year professional CST experience required in an OR
  American Heart Association Heart Saver required