Certified Surg Tech - CST-OR
Certified Surg Tech - CST-OR
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Assist surgeons during surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon needs to make sure the procedure is executed as smoothly and efficiently as possible. They prepare and organize the operating room clean and sterilize equipment and maintain a sterile environment. JOB SUMMARY The Surgical Technician 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.
Phase 2 Surgical Technologist OR Days BSW ROUND ROCK MEDICAL CENTER EXPANSION 2025 Join us in an extraordinary opportunity to be at the forefront of our hospitals expansion in Round Rock Texas. As we gear up to open our doors on January 11 2025 youll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare in our community. Our expansion spanning 165000 square feet will introduce a stateoftheart patient tower to our Round Rock hospital tailored to accommodate the evolving needs of our rapidly growing population. Among its highlights the tower will house an innovative 11bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit alongside expanded capacities for crucial departments such as med/surg and labor and delivery. Anticipate a host of enhancements including: Additional operating rooms cath labs and procedural areas. Expansions and upgrades to communal spaces. Implementation of advanced equipment across various departments. Shell space earmarked for future growth including the expansion of our Emergency Department and operating suites. As we embark on this transformative journey we invite you to seize this unparalleled opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery in our community. Interviews will commence in Summer 2024 with selections finalized by November 2024 and start dates beginning on January 6 2025. 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. Receives surgical specimens following specimen protocol and passes the specimen(s) off the sterile field to circulating nurse verifying source of specimen. Assists with placement of surgical dressings to operative site following surgical case completion. Disassembles surgical instrumentation as indicated at end of the procedure recycles as indicated and appropriately disposes of sharps fluids and waste at end of the surgical procedure. Prepares soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to decontamination area. Ensures the cleaning decontamination sterilization maintenance and preparation of surgical instruments equipment and supplies for distribution. Cleans the operating room following each case and returns equipment to appropriate storage areas. Follows infection control policies Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Guidelines for Perioperative Practice Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and other regulatory requirements in order to assure a safe work environment for self coworkers and patients. Ensures proper orientation and knowledge of all equipment and instrumentation prior to patient use. Maintains inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment instruments and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures and regulatory standards. Collaborates and maintains control of maintenance of inventory; orders supplies documents equipment use and cart supplies and maintains applicable records and files. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Knowledge of infection prevention and regulatory sterilization standards. Knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique. Knowledge of human anatomy surgical procedures and implementation tools and technologies to assist surgeons with invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact with surgical and central sterile processing team members. Occasional exposure to chemical and radiation hazards. 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 BENEFITS Our competitive benefits package includes the following Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401(k) savings plan with dollarfordollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Grad of an Accredited Program EXPERIENCE Less than 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.
Phase 2 Surgical Technologist OR Days BSW ROUND ROCK MEDICAL CENTER EXPANSION 2025 Join us in an extraordinary opportunity to be at the forefront of our hospitals expansion in Round Rock Texas. As we gear up to open our doors on January 11 2025 youll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare in our community. Our expansion spanning 165000 square feet will introduce a stateoftheart patient tower to our Round Rock hospital tailored to accommodate the evolving needs of our rapidly growing population. Among its highlights the tower will house an innovative 11bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit alongside expanded capacities for crucial departments such as med/surg and labor and delivery. Anticipate a host of enhancements including: Additional operating rooms cath labs and procedural areas. Expansions and upgrades to communal spaces. Implementation of advanced equipment across various departments. Shell space earmarked for future growth including the expansion of our Emergency Department and operating suites. As we embark on this transformative journey we invite you to seize this unparalleled opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery in our community. Interviews will commence in Summer 2024 with selections finalized by November 2024 and start dates beginning on January 6 2025. 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. Receives surgical specimens following specimen protocol and passes the specimen(s) off the sterile field to circulating nurse verifying source of specimen. Assists with placement of surgical dressings to operative site following surgical case completion. Disassembles surgical instrumentation as indicated at end of the procedure recycles as indicated and appropriately disposes of sharps fluids and waste at end of the surgical procedure. Prepares soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to decontamination area. Ensures the cleaning decontamination sterilization maintenance and preparation of surgical instruments equipment and supplies for distribution. Cleans the operating room following each case and returns equipment to appropriate storage areas. Follows infection control policies Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Guidelines for Perioperative Practice Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and other regulatory requirements in order to assure a safe work environment for self coworkers and patients. Ensures proper orientation and knowledge of all equipment and instrumentation prior to patient use. Maintains inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment instruments and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures and regulatory standards. Collaborates and maintains control of maintenance of inventory; orders supplies documents equipment use and cart supplies and maintains applicable records and files. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Knowledge of infection prevention and regulatory sterilization standards. Knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique. Knowledge of human anatomy surgical procedures and implementation tools and technologies to assist surgeons with invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact with surgical and central sterile processing team members. Occasional exposure to chemical and radiation hazards. 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 BENEFITS Our competitive benefits package includes the following Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401(k) savings plan with dollarfordollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Grad of an Accredited Program EXPERIENCE Less than 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.
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