Student Surgical Technologist; CST

Campus: Deaconess Memorial Medical Center

Unit: Surgical Services

Hours per Week: Flexible with school hours

Shift: Days: start/end time varies

Holidays: PRN

Weekends: PRN

Responsible for assisting in the preparation of the operating room for surgical procedures. Performs scrub duties and assists the circulating nurse and physician in delivery of patient care. Works under the supervision of the registered nurse and Certified Surgical Technologist. The Surgical Technologist Student positively affects the quality of patient care by functioning as a second scrub, or direct assistant to the physician.

Must be able to demonstrate growth and development knowledge and skills to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

• Plans for procedure and prepares surgical suite.
• Provides patient care during the intraoperative /OB procedure by assisting the Certified Surgical Technologist to perform routine duties.
• Creates and maintains a sterile field.
• Provides equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• Competently performs sponge, sharps, supplies and instruments counts according to P&P.
• Monitors and controls the environment.
• Prepares instruments/supplies in proper manner for sterilization and participates in room cleanup.

Enrolled in a state approved Surgical Technologist program and completion of two semesters of clinical course of study. No experience required.

Basic Life Support - Provider

Surg Tech, Operating Room, Scrub Tech

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