CERTIFIED SURGICAL SCRUB TECH | MONTGOMERY, AL

Surgical Technologist

Job Duties:

• Assist operating room staff in preparing for each surgical case.
• Help position and prepare patient for surgical procedure. This includes positioning the patient for the surgical procedure, tourniquet application when necessary, and assisting with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.
• Secures tubing, cords and other sterile accessories.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.
• Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon.
• Sponges or suctions the operative site.
• Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.
• Assists surgeon with suturing of incision site.
• Applies post-operative dressing, splint/cast when necessary, or any DME items requested by the surgeon.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Hours:

• Hours will vary depending on scheduled cases.
• Taking call will be a requirement.

Certifications:

• Must have active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) CST certification or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C).

Qualifications:

Behaviors:

Preferred:

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations:

Preferred:

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education:

Required: High School or better.

Preferred: Associates or better. Technical/other training or better.

Experience:

Required:

1 year: Experience in the clinical setting

1 year: Experience in the operating room space

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