Job Posting
Certified Surgical Technologist
CCMH has an opening for a full-time Certified Surgical Technologist. Duties and responsibilities for this position will include 1.) Appropriate donning of OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE). 2) Gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure. 3) Performs the surgical scrub, appropriately donning gown and gloves. 4) Sets up the sterile back table and stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure. 5) Performs initial instrument, sharps, and sponge counts. 6) Assists other team members with gowning and gloving. 7) Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field. 8) Participates in surgical site and patient verification during the time-out procedure. 9) Secures tubing, cords, and other sterile accessories.
Intraoperative duties: 1) Prepares and anticipates need for additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure. 2) Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure. 3) Measurers and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure. 4) Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon. 5) Sponges or suctions the operative site. 6) Apply electrocautery to clamps on bleeders. 7) Cuts suture material as directed by surgeon. 8) Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon. 9) Maintains the highest standards of sterile technique during the procedures. 10) Performs additional counts as necessary throughout procedure. 11) Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices. 12) Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as necessary. 13) Cleans and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization. 14) Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room. 15) Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient. 16) Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.
Additional duties: 1) Reviews the patient’s chart, identifies patient, verifies surgery to be performed with consent forms, and brings patient to the assigned location for procedure/surgery. 2) Assists with transferring patients to the operating room table. 3) Monitors the comfort of the patient and provides verbal and tactile reassurance to patient as necessary. 4)Assists in maintaining normothermia. 5) Assists the anesthesia provider. 6) Assists with positioning the patient, using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injury. 7) Applies the electrosurgical grounding pad. 8) Assist with applying tourniquets and monitors before the procedure begins. 9) Completes the patient skin prep prior to draping by the sterile surgical team. 10) Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge count prior to the operation and before the incision is closed. 11) Anticipates additional supplies that may be needed during the procedure and prepares accordingly. 12) Keeps accurate records throughout the procedure. 13) Properly cares for specimens collected. 14) Secures dressings after incision closure. 15) Helps transport the patient to the post anesthesia and/or recovery care area. 16) Performs urinary catheterization. 17) Updates and keeps accurate records of the surgeon’s preferences.
Required Qualifications/Skills/Abilities: 1) Completion of a post-high school program to obtain an Associate of Applied Science degree in Surgical Technology. 2) National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting certification (NBSTSA) as a Surgical Technologist. 3) Minimum of two years of on-the-job-training. 4) Must have a high energy level with ability to work under the stress of the operating room atmosphere and exhibit emotional maturity, stability, and flexibility 5) Ability to verify visual and audio alarms on machines. 6) Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED. 7) Strong knowledge of medical terminology and analytical skills. 8)Ability to assist in performing diagnostic procedures. 9)People skills with a patient-centric focus.
Performance, Physical and Environmental Components: 1) High competency in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. 2) Full range of body motion and flexibility. 3) Ability to climb, reach, kneel, stoop, and bend. 4) Exposure to bodily fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, and sharps, and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials. 5) Exposure to hazardous chemicals including cleaning agents and disinfectants. 6) Exposure to electrical current. 7) Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. 8) Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use of prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, within normal ranges to meet the requirements of the position. 9) Must have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients’ personnel and support and emotionally upset patients and, at times, hostile people. 10) Must be able to operate office equipment as necessary to ensure smooth workflow. 11) Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner and write the English language in a legible and understandable manner.
Must have excellent communication skills and follow-through abilities. CCMH boasts a highly competitive wage and benefit package. We take pride in providing a safe, healthy, and positive work environment! Qualified candidates may apply for this position by visiting our website and clicking on “careers”.
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Contact Information: Human Resources: Cindy.Schreiber@cedarcomem.com
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Lori Leedy
Email: ori.leedy@cedarcomem.com |
