Certified Surgical Technologist

Description:

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance is one of the nation’s largest orthopedic networks. TOA offers comprehensive medical and surgical treatment of bone, joint and soft tissue disorders. Our treatment is compassionate, conservative and prompt, providing patients with the specialized orthopedic care they deserve.

There are numerous reasons why TOA is an employer of choice; here are a few of them:

• Stability and Growth – TOA promotes long-term employment in positions as well as growth opportunities for those who want to further their career goals.
• Impact - TOA’s team members use our careers – whether in our clinics or our business office – to make a positive difference in the community by building relationships and positively impacting patient lifestyles.
• Work Environment - The TOA team focuses on cultivating an excellent working environment; one of positivity, collaboration, job satisfaction, and engagement.
• Total Rewards - TOA offers competitive salaries based on the current East Tennessee wage market, plus a comprehensive benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Paid Time Off, Extended Illness Bank and more. Our 401(k) plan provides a company match, safe harbor match and profit-sharing match to go along with your contributions.
  
  

Description

The trained Certified Surgical Technologist shall serve as a member of the surgical team under the direction of a registered nurse, assist in operative procedures and assist in preparation of materials and supplies for procedures. The technician shall function in his/her level of proficiency so deemed by the Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing conscientiously and accurately all duties assigned by the
  
  

Clinical Manager.

• Is conscious of the patient as an individual and behaves with courtesy, kindness and discretion.
• Conforms to all rules and regulations governing the operating room.
• Upholds and conforms to all Center and personnel policies.
• Participates in staff development programs to improve skills and patient care.
• Assists in maintaining and processing supplies and instruments required in the operating room.
• Assists in helping the surgeon accomplish a plan of care for the patient.
• Perform delegated duties as a “scrubbed” member of the nursing team.
• Assists in clean-up of room between cases and at the end of daily schedule.
• Assists in weekly and daily cleaning and restocking on the operating room as assigned.
• Is responsible for knowing and following procedures as established in the operating room
  
  

(by reading the Policy and Procedure Manual).

• Responsible for observing and reporting breaks in sterile surgical procedure.
• Responsible for emptying all linen and trash from operating rooms between cases.
• Assists Clinical Nurse Manager and Purchasing with inventory specific to the operating room. Identifies needs and lists for Purchasing.
• Assists in turning and positioning of anesthetized patients and moving patients to and from the operating room tables.
• Wet mop floors and assists with general clean-up between cases to expedite the surgery schedule.
• Assist with prepping of surgical site when needed. Assists with pulling of cases and cleaning of instruments as needed.
• Assists with obtaining special instruments, sets and equipment as necessary from off-site locations. Assists with tracking equipment and instruments that have been loaned or barrowed.
• Assist with the training of new employees through mentoring to ensure that all new OR technicians are adequately prepared to assist on the surgical procedures that are performed at the Center.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills that promote a team concept, resolves problems through the appropriate chain of command, is positive and professional, and can communicate effectively with surgeons, peers and other health care members.
• Demonstrates personal and professional qualities that include: contributing to maintain high morale, accepting constructive criticism, taking on additional responsibilities, respects administrative direction, is accountable for tasks and actions, accepts duties professionally, and works productively without direct supervision.
• Performs all other duties assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of vocational and/or technical program in surgical technology, BCLS certified.
  
  

Experience

• Certified Surgical Technologist’s training consisting of formal class work and./or practice on the job (1 year).
• Experience preferred.
  
  

Knowledge/Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of aseptic technique; knowledge of surgical instruments and basic anatomy; physical and mental endurance; ability to apply scientific and technical principles to patient care.