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Patches West Surgery Center - Certified Surgical Technician

Regent Surgical

#Healthcare Team #BLS #Perioperative #Operating Room #Patient Safety #Infection Control #CST #Certified Surgical Technician #Sterile Technique

Quick overview

The Certified Surgical Technician provides technical support to the surgical team by scrubbing, assisting with procedures, and managing surgical supplies and equipment. They are responsible for maintaining sterile environments, preparing operating rooms, and anticipating the needs of the surgeon during operations.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and be a graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with CST certification. A minimum of four years of experience in an ambulatory surgery center is required, along with BLS certification.

high schoolprofessional certificateInfection controlBLS certificationInstrument sterilizationEquipment maintenanceMedication verificationSpecimen preparationPatient positioningSurgical instrumentationSterile techniqueSurgical supply managementOperating room assistanceOperating room cleaningSurgical scrubbingCST certification

Job description

Position summary

The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) serves as a member of the healthcare team and provides technical support to the surgeon, registered nurse, and anesthesiologist in the operating room. The CST assumes appropriate responsibilities in the perioperative area by scrubbing, assisting the RN circulator, setting up and breaking down surgical procedures, pulling and putting away supplies and equipment, and environmental service duties.

This is a per diem position 7–10 hour shift flexibility per week but this role can move into full-time.

Patches West Surgery Center is a pediatric outpatient center.

Duties/Responsibilities

Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and instruments are ready for use.
Clean operating room between cases.
Restock operating rooms as necessary to meet par levels.
Assist other operating rooms for coverage.
Knowledge of surgeon preferences, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.
Prepare cases for the next day.
May operate sterilizer, lights, suction machine, and other designated equipment.
Ensure patient, procedure, operative site, positioning and equipment correspond.
Follow the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
Report observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and acts according to policy.
Perform hand scrub according to policy and procedure.
Arrange instruments and supplies for surgical procedure.
Maintain integrity of instruments.
Ensure proper counting of sponges, instruments, and sharps.
Assist in gowning of other personnel and draping of patient.
Anticipate surgeon’s needs.
Pass instruments to surgeon and/or assistant as appropriate.
Communicate needs to circulators to ensure efficient and uninterrupted progress of procedure.
Prepare and preserve specimens.
Verify name, strength, and dosage of medication with circulator; confirms, labels, and places on surgical field.
Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floor.

Patches West Surgery Center - Certified Surgical Technician

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