Certified Surgical Tech- Inpatient OR- PRN Days

Certified Surgical Technologist

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Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

Certified Surgical Tech (required) for Inpatient OR--PRN days able to work at least 3 shifts as needed per 28 days. Magnet with Distinction Designated Paulding campus- dedicated to exceptional community care evidenced by 4 Star CMS scores for patient satisfaction, Leapfrog A Plus Designation for QI, Baldridge Award/Lantern/Prism/Beacon/Or designations for excellence.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working. DEFINITION: Certified Surgical Technologist required to have a certificate or associate's degree from a community college or a technical school and have passed the a competency examination through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or National Center for Competency Testing.

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma General or GED General or Accredited Program Surgical Technology

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• CST - Cert Surgical Tech or TS-C(NCCT) - Tech in Surgery - Certified or CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assis or CSA - Certified Surgical Asst

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

National certification Required

Required Minimum Experience:

Required Minimum Skills:

Ability to read, write and speak the English languageStrong customer service and interpersonal skillsAbility to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient careAbility to delegate to other team members as requiredAbility to multi-task essential; Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essentialStrong detail orientation requiredKnowledge of surgical procedures requiredBasic computer skills are requiredSkill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writingSkill and ability to handle multiple priorities, self-direct, and apply independent judgmentAbility to think critically and adapt quickly to changing situationsSkill and ability in basic computer skills to include Word, Excel

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