Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech Profession: Nursing Specialty: Surgical Technologist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day shift Tuesday - Friday Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: 1 year License: Not specified Certifications: Surgical Technologist Certification (CST), Current BLS certification Must-Have: CST and BLS certifications Description:Scrubs in on surgical procedures under professional nurse supervision for various advanced and complex types of surgeries.Anticipates the surgeon’s preference for certain materials or instruments and responds to these preferences in advance.Updates the nurse as necessary based on the continuing assessment of equipment needs and physician preferences.Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and adaptability to changing patient needs.Sets up a sterile table with instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications/solutions needed for surgical procedures.Takes apart and reassembles any instrument or piece of equipment that requires cleaning.Prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.Monitors supplies and instruments to ensure sterility of materials used, furthering the quality assurance of patient care.Inventories and monitors assigned service supplies and orders as needed.Develops and implements educational programs and learning aids for the area or department.Provides input regarding the need for changes in policies, procedures, and patient care standards.Serves as backup for emergency cases that may require two surgical technicians.Participates in assigned committees.Handles additional duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr