Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Surgical Technologist

Responsible for scrubbing in and assisting the physician for cases. After completion of each case, the surgical technologist will be on standby for sterile technician needs which includes the following aspects of sterile processing to include decontamination, preparation packaging sterilization and sterile storage while adhering to department policies and procedures.

Demonstrates strong knowledge of sterile technique related to operating room preparation and procedures

Demonstrates proficiency in medical and surgical technology

Demonstrates strong knowledge of operating equipment and supplies

Assists materials manager in maintaining inventories. Monitors and orders supplies to maintain par levels

Provides encouragement to team members, including communicating team goals and identifying areas for new training or skills checks

Assists management with new team member training

Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records

Organizes the work flow, problem solves, and manages multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision

Receives information from various sources that is assimilated and communicated in an accurate, timely, and effective manner

Identifies and follows manufacturers instructions to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instrumentation, flexible scopes, equipment

Adheres to the proper handling of garbage, linen, and biohazardous materials

Maintains awareness of safety hazards

Facilitates room turnovers

Assemble and prepare instrumentation for sterilization

Consistently uses count sheets to correctly assemble, protect, wrap containerize and/or peel pack and label instrumentation

Identifies and inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionality

Selects appropriate sterilization methods

Follows manufacturers recommendations for sterilization methods

Properly documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological test to determine the efficacy of the sterilization process

Properly handles sterile product and ensures stock is placed in the proper location

Preparing carts from pick list

Deliver instrumentation to as needed to the operating room

Consistently makes rounds through the operating rooms and confirms instrumentation needs are met

Troubleshoot problems and repairs

Review instrumentation needs management

Inventory and stock operating par levels for stored instrumentation and emergency carts

Work with specialty surgical instrumentation

Participates in staff and self-development meetings/in services

Proficiency in utilization of instrumentation tracking system

Maintains professional competences and certifications

Maintain a clean and orderly work area

Provides encouragement to team members, including communicating team goals and identifying areas for new training or skills checks

Assists management with new team member training

Acts as resource; gives advice and instructions to employees; coaches staff on assigned tasks; facilitates problem/issue resolution

Acts as expert/super user for equipment, technical problems, and for advanced or difficult procedures

Makes, coordinates, and monitors daily work assignments

Gives input/feedback to management relative to employee performance

Knowledge of medical terminology

Demonstrates leadership skills

High School Diploma or GED Diploma from an approved Surgical Technologist Program and/or associate degree in a related field preferred

Current Surgical Technologist Certification from an accredited program or completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the army, navy, air force, marine corps, or coast guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service

Current BLS

Benefits include 3 medical plans, 2 dental plans, 1 vision plan, employee assistance programs, short and long term disability plans, basic life and voluntary insurance plans with AD&D, 401(k) with a 2-year vesting, PTO + holidays