What are the responsibilities and job description for the CST - Operating Room (7a-5p) position at Phoebe Health?
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
- Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.WORKING CONDITIONS
- General environment : Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
- May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
- May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
- May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- May be scheduled as needed including overtimeQualifications - ExternalEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Vocational / Technical Degree in Accredited Surgical Technology Program (Required)EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 0 - 1 year Surgical technologist experience (Preferred)CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
- Required Certifications / Licensures : Certified Surgical Technologists (CST), Basic Life Support (BLS)GENERAL SKILLS
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Relations
- Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Basic Computer Skills.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
- Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
- Ability to perform - repetitive tasks / motionPHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
- Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
- Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Bending / Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Pushing / Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Lift / carry >
20 lbs with assistance - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
