ASST - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

ASST - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Echo, MN $46,009 - $62,099 a year

Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary: Provide essential clinical support in the operating room, assisting anesthesia providers, surgeons, and team members with procedural tasks to ensure smooth and safe surgical operations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist with procedural tasks and monitor instruments and equipment to ensure compliance with sterilization and safety standards such as AMMI, AORN, and AST.
• Perform cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols.
• Adapt to changing department activity levels by reprioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.
• Use supplies judiciously to maintain quality care without waste.
• Support nursing staff by obtaining non-routine supplies promptly to avoid delays in patient care.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to plan and adjust patient care provisions as needed.
• Participate in revising preference cards, instrument sets, and supply pull sheets to incorporate technological advances.
• Promote teamwork by accepting and delegating tasks appropriately.

Patient Satisfaction

• Work closely with healthcare providers to coordinate intraoperative care, including setup of instruments and supplies before cases.
• Respond quickly and effectively to multiple requests under stressful conditions.
• Maintain a professional and quiet environment, minimizing noise and disruptions.
• Exemplify excellent guest relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
• Collaborate with the operative team to optimize patient flow and adapt to schedule changes.

Patient Safety

• Ensure thorough cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of all instruments and equipment used in patient care.
• Prepare for surgical interventions tailored to individual patient needs and respond to unexpected changes during procedures.
• Adhere strictly to HIPAA regulations and social media policies.
• Follow standards of practice for instrument and supply sterility, including double-checking medications and supplies passed to the sterile field.
• Maintain a culture of safety by reporting any breaches in sterile technique or patient care activities.

Professional Development

• Maintain current knowledge of anatomy, instruments, and equipment.
• Share expertise with colleagues through orientation, cross-training, and mentorship.
• Demonstrate leadership and serve as a resource for peers, students, and new employees.
• Identify professional development needs and collaborate with management to pursue learning opportunities.
• Participate in departmental goal setting and attend in-services on product and practice changes.

Customer Service

• Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare team members.
• Provide a professional and calm patient environment, practicing AIDET (Acknowledge, Identify, Duration, Explanation, Thank You).
• Foster a team-oriented atmosphere by being approachable and maintaining positive interdepartmental relationships.
• Be flexible with assignments, staffing needs, and shift schedules.

Education and Certification

• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensed by the appropriate state nursing board.

Full-time position with scheduled hours from 7:00am to 3:30pm, totaling 40 hours per week.

This role is based in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest United States.