Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech Profession: Surgical Tech Specialty: Surgical Tech Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: Preferred scrub technician experience and/or operating room experience License: Surgery Technician certification preferred Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Must-Have: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required within one year of hire Description: Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the operating room. Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field. Retracts and passes instruments, supplies, and medications to surgeons during cases. Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance of supplies. Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to the case. Assembles appropriate supplies and equipment before operative procedures. Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned. Sets up operative instrumentation and sterile field for expedient retrieval and utilization. Collects data on assigned surgical cases based on established performance standards of care. Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary. Performs housekeeping duties as requested. Transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities. Provides clerical duties as needed. Completes instrument, sponge, needle, and blade counts with the registered nurse according to established standards. Sets up and maintains a neat and orderly sterile field, demonstrating careful attention to aseptic technique. Labels solutions according to established standards. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Committed to the safety and well-being of associates and patients. Requires all associates to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cynet HealthStaff