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
• All 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:

• Assists in bringing patients to pre-op, recovery and transporting for discharge
• Assists patients with medical forms, as necessary
• Exercise confidentiality in all areas, abiding by HIPAA rules and regulations
• Accurately 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
• Assists 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
• Adheres 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
• Assists with positioning the patient, using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injuries
• Secures dressings after incision closure
• Assists 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".