What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surg Tech position at Shine Projects?
Overview
The Surgical Technologist 2 functions in the inter operative phase of patient care to expedite surgical procedures, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position assists the surgical team through the use of equipment and instrumentation to ensure that the operating room environment is safe and that required equipment is available and functioning properly.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Discusses any special needs with the surgeon before surgery and scrubs into surgery in an adequate time for proper preparation of instruments before the surgeon scrubs in.
- Prepares the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as needed.
- Prepares and maintains the instrument table(s) in an organized and comprehensive manner to avoid damage to instrumentation as well as incorrect needs or instrument counts.
- Identifies damaged or incomplete trays, rectifies discrepancies immediately, or contacts those that can help in order to avoid delays or injury.
- Sets up the operating room according to surgical procedure schedules; arranges sterile set up of instrument table supplies and equipment required for specific procedure, carefully selecting and opening only needed supplies.
- Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures.
- Performs surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and misc. items, according to established policies and procedures.
- Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team staff. Passes sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants during procedures, holds retractor devices, and acts to anticipate and respond to the surgical team’s needs during course of surgery.
- Assists the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient.
Successful completion of:
1. a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited OR other nationally accredited surgical technologist program. Additionally, holds and maintains certification as a (CST) surgical technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing or their successor OR
2. Successful Completion of formal training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service Commissioner OR
3. Was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009
QUALIFICATIONS
- - EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- - EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
- Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
- Cert Surgical Technologist (CST): CST from NBSTSA or NCCT OR Completion of formal training in ST from Military /Public Health Service OR Employed in ST role in a Healthcare facility prior to 9/1/2009.
- If one of the above is not held GAP and CST ARE required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Adoption assistance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Family leave
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 3x12
- Day shift
Experience:
- CST: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Round Rock, TX 78665 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Round Rock, TX 78665: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $34
