Surgical Technologist – Certified assists medical team with preparations for surgical procedures and during the procedure. Prepares equipment, instruments, supplies, operating room, and patients and ensure sterile field. Being a Surgical Technologist – Certified coordinates preparation or disposal of specimens and delivery to laboratory according to procedures. Maintains inventory of sterile supplies. Additionally, Surgical Technologist – Certified may assist in patient transport. Requires completion of surgical technologist training course. Requires a high school diploma. Requires ORT or CST certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Surgical Technologist – Certified’s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position’s specialty is the main requirement.
Certified Surgical Technologist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Certified Surgical Technologist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in inventory management, stocking and restocking medical supplies;
- Inspect and sterilize medical instruments;
- Anticipate surgeon needs during a procedure;
- Prepare specimens for lab;
- Perform other departmental duties as assigned;
- Performs counts with the circulating surgical technologist before the start of surgery and prior to the incision;
- Assists other team members with terminal cleaning of the operating room and preps for next patient;
- Cooperates with charge nurse and OR Manager in working toward common departmental goals;
- Demonstrating knowledge of as well as supports the philosophy and objectives of the department;
- Would prefer individual is also Certified Sterile Processing Technologist (CSPT);
- Demonstrates knowledge of the responsibilities of a team member;
- Assisting the surgical team in providing quality patient care;
- Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization;
- Makes sure all supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure are present and in working order;
- Promotes effective communications between surgeon and staff.
Requirements:
- Certified Surgical Technician;
- Proficient in Excel & Word required;
- Must be self-directed and able to work independently;
- OR experience at an ASC or hospital preferred;
- BLS certification;
- CPR Certification;
- 1 year OR experience preferred;
- Certification as Surgical Technologist (CST) by Association of Surgical Technologists (AST);
- Graduate of accredited program of surgical technology;
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Certification as a surgical technologist preferred, or similar experience in an operating room;
- Demonstrated knowledge of operation and maintenance of equipment and supplies located in the operating room;
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent;
- 1-2 years experience working as a surgical technologist;
- Current Basic Life Support certificate required.