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Certified Surgical Technologist 1.0 FTE

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

#BLS #Patient Transport #Healthcare #Operating Room #Surgical Procedures #Infection Control #Sterilization #CST #Technical Assistance

Quick overview

The Surgical Technologist prepares the operating room for surgical procedures, assists the surgical team, and ensures the cleanliness and organization of the surgical environment. They also provide technical assistance during surgeries and help with patient preparation and post-operative cleanup.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and be a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A minimum of 4 years of experience as a Surgical Technician is required.

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Job description

Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus 3500 Franciscan Way Michigan City, Indiana 46360 The Surgical Technologist performs various tasks supporting perioperative services, including preparation of operating room, transport of patients, supplies, equipment, and specimens.
This position assists surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other members of an operating room team by preparing patients for their procedures, sterilizing equipment, and maintaining environmental cleanliness before, during, and after surgical procedures.
This position, also, provides technical assistance to surgeons by anticipating and passing instruments, assuring the functioning of instruments, and keeping instruments free of debris during surgical procedures.
The Surgical Technologist measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and other solutions.
WHO WE ARE With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest.
Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Prepares for surgical procedures by obtaining appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment and appropriate records for specific surgical procedures; opens surgical supplies/equipment, cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization process, and restocks pre-operative carts.
Arrange instrument trays, prepare sterile drapes and solutions, and help the surgical team put on caps, gowns, and gloves.
Assists in the cleanup of surgical environment after a procedure, ensuring the operating room is cleaned and set up for turnover to the next procedure.
Removes equipment from surgery room, and follows proper procedure to dispose of contaminated equipment and supplies.
Assist with prep of patients, as needed.
Clinic responsibilities may include rooming patients, taking vitals, orders, and routing phone calls.
Call Required - Within 30 minutes (7-8 days per month / 1 weekend call every 5th week / 2 holiday calls per year) Qualifications Required High School Diploma/GED 4 years Surgical Technician Required Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Certified Surgical Technologist 1.0 FTE

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