What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surgical Technologist position at Olmsted Medical Center Hospital?
Employment Type: Part-Time
Hourly Range: $ USD to USD
0.7 FTE - Day Shifts
Starting Pay - $27.93 - $34.91 (Based on Experience)
At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Adoption Assistance Plan
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
- Surgical technologist certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
- BLS certified
Job Responsibilities:
- Sets up sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the surgical procedure.
- Performs initial counts procedure with the RN circulator.
- Assists team members with gowning and gloving.
- Assists with draping and establishing of sterile field.
- Actively participates in surgical timeout.
- Anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
- Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions on the sterile field.
- Holds retractors as directed by the surgeon.
- Applies suction and sponges to the operative site as needed.
- Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.
- May apply electrocautery to forceps and clamps on bleeders.
- Prepares sterile dressings.
- Prepares and passes off specimens.
- Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization.
- Assists other members of the team with room turnover.
- Performs work duties in a dependable manner.
- Demonstrates open communication; team oriented.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Maintains ongoing self-development.
- Acts in a professional manner.
- Lifting, pushing, and pulling instruments and pans throughout the sterilization process.
- Performs repetitive motions throughout shift.
- May function in the role of surgical first assistant with additional education and training.
- May assist RN circulator (e.g. obtaining additional instruments, supplies, and equipment) if necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Salary : $28 - $35
