Certified Surgical Technologist - Twin Lakes Surgery Center

Certified Surgical Technologist

The Certified Surgical Tech will function under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, will accept responsibility for observing aseptic technique while preparing and assisting with surgical procedures. The Tech will display a thorough understanding of equipment, supplies, and procedures that are being performed, will make adequate provisions for meeting the needs of the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient and additionally anticipate the physician needs and meet them with the assistance of the Circulating Nurse.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing and maintaining a safe physical environment.
• Appraising cleanliness of room and equipment prior to preparation of case.
• Checking operational efficiency of all necessary equipment prior to use.
• Verifying appropriate sterilization of supplies, equipment, and implants.
• Being aware of and adhering to policies regarding electrical and fire safety.
• Applying principles of electrosurgical safety.
• Monitoring aseptic technique constantly, taking corrective action as necessary.
• Handling instruments with care, replacing any instrument in need of repair; taking separate care of delicate instruments.
• Knowing policies and applying principles and procedures in handling contaminated cases.
• Maintaining assigned room in a constant state of readiness (room stocked, bed made, etc.).
• Performing all duties of the scrub nurse, working under the direction and with the assistance of a Registered Nurse.
• Establishing priorities by organizing daily cases and being prepared for procedures.
• Demonstrating awareness of legal responsibilities.
• Counting all instruments, sponges, sharps, and needles with circulating nurse as appropriate according to hospital policy.
• Assisting in the preparation of the patient for surgery.
• Assisting physician in the performance of procedure.
• Following policies and procedures relating to proper handling of specimens and cultures.
• Assisting in activities at completion of procedure.
• Handling unusual incidents appropriately.
• Exhibiting flexibility, motivation, and initiative in performance of duties.
• Demonstrating ability to function effectively in trauma/emergency situations.
• Demonstrating good cost containment practices.
• Reporting to work as scheduled and conforming to working hours.
• Demonstrating good communication skills.
• Possessing knowledge and skills to care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Assuming responsibility for ensuring continued personal and professional growth.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.