surgical technologist CST/CSFA

JOB DESCRIPTION: Looking for CST/CSFA for our orthopedic hand surgeon.

JOB SUMMARY: Assist the physician to provide patient care in the clinical/surgical environment.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Clinical Director

REQUIREMENTS:

• Possesses strong initiative to get daily work finished and processed.
• Complete all work/projects assigned to you in a timely manner or by its deadline.
• Has ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other staff members.
• Takes direction from Administrator and Physicians.
• Maintains scheduled attendance.
• Versatile and willing to coordinate with and participate in, when necessary, all other aspects of the Office.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement process and activities including the areas of Safety, EMR, Patient Satisfaction, Physician Satisfaction, and OSHA Compliance.
• Maintains confidentiality while following all HIPAA Guidelines.
  
  
  

JOB DUTIES:

CLINICAL

• Assist physician in clinics. Call patients back to exam rooms. Update medication list and allergies with patient each visit, Order x-rays
• Change dressings Remove stitches/staples, Prepare injections, Casting/splinting- if applicable
• Surgical Instruments to be cleaned and put away out of the sink each clinic
• Train and fit Durable Medical Equipment ( DME)
  
  
  

SURGERY

• Assist surgeon with surgical procedures
• Assure all pre-op paperwork and H&P are available for surgery
• Make sure all implants/special equipment are available- tech call the rep
• Complete post-op calls and document in EMR
• Call the surgical reps the day before procedure to confirm times and instrumentation needed.
• Must take call on week their assigned provider is on call-or coordinate with supervisor if not available
  
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Sitting, standing and walking considerable amount of time
• Extensive pulling, pushing, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Travel to satellite offices
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have maintain current Florida CST or Surgical First Assist Certification and Nationwide Accreditation; current BLS CPR certification.
• One year of work experience with assisting a physician in surgery or completion of accredited CFSA program with letter of recommendation from a physician.
• Basic level of data entry and typing skills. EMR Athena preferred
• Ability to accomplish multiple tasks as expeditiously as possible, while maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain required CEU credits for current license.
• Transportation to travel between offices; Adapt to Last minute schedule changes
• Take Call the week your provider is on call
  
  
  

Benefits.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Uniform Reimbursement