Certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room, Health Alliance Clinton

** Exemption Status:
** Non-Exempt
** Hiring Range:**$24.44 - $44.00(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
** Schedule Details:
** Monday through Friday, On Call - Required
** Scheduled

Hours:

**** Shift:
** 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
*
* Hours:

** 40
* * Cost Center:
** 24050 - 2110 Operating Room This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# #
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Under the direction of the RN circulator as dictated by the standards in the Medicare Conditions of Participation for surgical services, assists surgical team during operative procedures. Arranges and inventories sterile set up for operations. Assists in preparing, moving and positioning patients. Performs sterile scrub procedures and related activities such as preparation and draping the patient and operative area. Passes instruments, sutures, sponges and supplies in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.

Participates in the turnover of operating rooms.
** I. Major Responsibilities:
** 1.  Demonstrates proficiency in the scrub role in all assigned cases.  Scrubs with all surgeons in assigned service areas.
2.  Prepares the Operating Room for cases. Selects and checks case cart and preference cards for correct instrument pan(s), packs, sterile supplies and additional items needed for the case according to the procedure and surgeon preference card.  Performs surgical count with circulating nurse according to established policy.
3.  Responds to needs of surgeon and other team members.  Assists operative team and anticipates needs of the surgeon and/or assistants during cases including the need for special equipment and supplies. Remains constantly observant of the operative field, recognizing emergency situations and performs emergency procedures as directed. Utilizes a variety of OR equipment such as microscopes, CUSA, steam sterilizers, suction, compressed air/gas, etc.
4.  Passes and tracks instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures. Labels all medication and solutions on sterile field. Monitors sponges, needles and instruments throughout the case. Cares for specimens to prevent loss or damage. Uses caution when handling specimens to ensure proper anatomical identification.
5.  Assists in completing procedures. Participates in closing counts at appropriate times, sponge and needle count at change of shift according to the count policy. Assists in the application of dressing and/or cast. Assists with transferring patient from OR table to stretcher/bed when appropriate.
6.  Prepares operating room and supplies for subsequent cases. Communicates with others to facilitate the timely turnover of operating rooms. Assures all sharps from back table are disposed of properly in biohazard sharps receptacle. Participates in cleaning, decontamination and sterilizing instruments and equipment. Turns over back table and gathers appropriate…