Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist - ASC
Crestview, FL
Pay From: $24 per hour


MUST:
The Surgical Technologist must have experience:
Must possess and maintain a valid BLS certification
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification is preferred
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including exceptional customer service
Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with doctors, clinical staff, other co-workers and the public
Must be able to respond with patience and understanding during stressful conditions related to patient health and emergent situations
Must have working knowledge of all equipment and procedures
Must have a working knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty, as well as medical terminology.
Must provide proof of influenza vaccination annually
Must complete two (2)-step PPD (NE staff) OR must complete an annual PPD (SE staff)
Must complete all regulatory competencies prior to beginning work in the ASC
ll staff are expected to have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service; to comply with the rules and regulations of those organizations to which we are accountable; to have high ethical and professional standards of conduct; and to have an attitude of wanting to continuously improve their own professional performance
Prior assisting with the operation of the C-Arm, must complete C-arm competencies


DUTIES:
ssists in bringing patients to pre-op, recovery and transporting for discharge
ssists patients with medical forms, as necessary
Exercise confidentiality in all areas, abiding by HIPAA rules and regulations
ccurately completes applicable paperwork; ensuring patient medical records are complete
Prepares all forms and requisitions as instructed by the provider
Returns patient calls in a timely manner
Creates and maintains a positive atmosphere of customer service, teamwork, mutual respect, professionalism and accountability
Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit, and confirming patient ID
Sets up the sterile field on the Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, medications and equipment needed for procedures
Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator
Ensures team members, patient and procedure suite are maintaining sterile field
Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure
ssists physicians with surgical scrubs and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure
Measures, passes and holds medications, hemostatic agents, instruments and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure
Performs surgical support tasks as directed by the surgeon
Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon
dheres to Infection Control, Safety and OSHA standards as specified by State, and Company standards
Maintains knowledge of, and complies with State, Company and any other applicable policies and procedures
Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices
Sterilizes and cleans instruments used in examinations and/or procedures; maintains clean and hygienic environment
Operates, sterilizes, and maintains necessary equipment, including but not limited to the autoclave, RFA machine, etc.
Monitors the comfort of the patient and provides verbal and tactile reassurance to the patient
ssists with positioning the patient, using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injuries
Secures dressings after incision closure
ssists nursing staff with obtaining and recording vital signs, pregnancy tests and glucometer checks
Monitors personal and other applicable staff task buckets in the EMR


Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".