Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Surgical TechnicianProfession: Technician Specialty: Surgical Duration: 21 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: One plus (1)+ years of surgical tech experience License: Certified Surgical Technician (CST) or Tech in Surgery Certified (TS-C) Certifications: BLS Must-Have: - Operative/Invasive Procedures - Open heart surgery - Surgical Technology - Sterile Field - Surgical InstrumentsDescription:Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost-effective department. Collects data on assigned patients as directed by the RN and the unit-based performance standards. Performs accurate documentation duties on the nursing unit and in patient records as directed by unit-based performance standards and guidelines. Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a clean and/or sterile environment. Maintains separation of clean and dirty. Communicates effectively with team members and patients and families. Assists providers with procedures and treatments. Assists in cleaning and sterilization of instruments in accordance with unit and hospital policy and nursing society guidelines. Cleans and stocks exam and procedure rooms. Obtains specimens and transports in accordance with hospital policy. Acts as a resource for technical equipment within the department. Assists with inventory and restocking of supplies. Assists the physician with equipment needed to perform procedures. Prepares the procedure room with appropriate supplies and equipment. Reprocesses endoscopes. Provides care to patients that is within their scope as directed by the RN. Assists the physician in collecting specimens.