Certified Surgical Technician
Certified Surgical Technician
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Position Summary The Certified Surgical Assistant provides aid in exposure hemostasis closure and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The surgical assistant to the surgeon during the operation does so under the direction and supervision of that surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Position Requirements RequiredGraduate of an accredited surgical assisting program RequiredThree to five years recent experience as a Certified Scrub Technician RequiredCurrent CPR/BLS certification PreferredRecent experience as First Assist in all specialties Essential Functions (Responsibilities/Accountabilities) Determine specific equipment needed per procedure Review surgical consent confirming procedure and special needs Select and display xrays for surgeon s reference Assist in moving and positioning of patient including placement of pneumatic tourniquet if needed Actively participate in Surgical Timeout Drape patient within surgeon s guidelines Provide retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization with regard to tissue type and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique Assist in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure use and application of appropriate surgical instrument for task placement of ties placement of suture ligatures application of chemical hemostatic agents or other measures as directed by the surgeon Use of electrocautery mono and bipolar Clamp ligate and cut tissue per surgeon s directive Maintain competency on all new surgical equipment and devices Maintain integrity of sterile field Close all wound layers (fascia subcutaneous and skin) as per surgeon s directive Insert drainage tubes per surgeon s directive Select and apply wound dressings Assist with resuscitation of patient during cardiac arrest or other lifethreatening events in the operating room Perform any other duties or procedures incident to surgical procedures deemed necessary as directed by the surgeon Maintain knowledge of job related duties working within the hospital s policies and procedures. Treat and handles all patient information as confidential. The responsibilities listed above are not allinclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospital s goals and objectives.
Shift: Monday Friday 7 am 7 pm
Specialty Type: Nursing
Sub Specialties: Surgical Technologist
General Certifications: General Certifications(ACLSBLS/BCLSPALSNRPATT); Nursing Certifications(CPI ENPCRNFATNCCAWHONNNIHSSSTABLEASLSNBSTSAAPHONCMACCMARMACEFM)Please CLICK HERE to view details.
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Employment Type
Full Time
