Certified Surgical Technologist CST

Job Descriptions:
-Adheres to principles of sterile technique preoperatively and intra-operatively.
-Assists the surgeon when needed gowning gloving draping and passing of instruments and other related items during the procedure. Anticipates the surgeons need for instruments sutures and equipment.
-Maintains an organized operative field at all times by keeping the instruments clean and in their proper place.
-Keeps an accurate sponge tape needle dissector and instrument count.
-Prepares for cases by assembling supplies and equipment in accordance with preference cards and identifies conflicts or problems. Cares appropriately for instruments and supplies after each case.
-Provides a safe surgical environment for the patient identifying potential hazards to the surgeon RN and assisting RN circulator in preoperative checks of equipment.
-Displays knowledge of potential hazards (equipment chemical or gases) within the Operating Room.
-Utilizes experienced OR staff as a resource and acts as a resource for new OR personnel.
-Assists in suturing retracting suctioning under direction of the surgeon.
-Handles and identifies specimens per policy.
-Expedites the effective and efficient turn-over of the OR between cases.
-Takes rotating call duty.
-Will perform additional responsibilities as requested.

Required Experience:

IC