Certified Surgical Tech

Position: Certified Surgical Tech - Full Time

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Job:
Certified Surgical Tech

Classification:
Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Category: 3 Technicians

Position Summary

The Certified Surgical Tech assists surgeon(s) during operative and invasive procedures.

Essential Functions

• Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure.
• Monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies.
• Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments.
• Verifies sterility and integrity of packages.
• Performs patient care assignments while maintaining quality improvement standards.
• Provides care based on age-specific needs (i.e., pediatric, adolescent, geriatric).
• Adjusts hours to meet patient services when cases are more or less than scheduled.
• Maintains compliance with the call coverage and call‑in time.
• Maintains a clean, neat and safe environment by ensuring that supplies and equipment are cleaned and stored in an organized manner.
• Performs scrubbing technique according to departmental policy.
• Accurately performs all sponge, sharp and instrument counts according to policy.
• Prepares instrumentation according to Physician’s preference cards and scheduled procedures; keeps cards current.
• Wears personal protective equipment during all procedures.
• Demonstrates proper concepts of prepping and draping according to Physician preference.
• Recognizes unseen boundaries between sterile/unsterile areas and when break occurs.
• Carries out activities during operations pertaining to handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, and dressings.
• Assists in restocking rooms and checking for outdated items.
• Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
• Maintains adequate inventory of both stack and non‑stock items for Surgical Services and Anesthesia.
• Anticipates needs of surgeon during intraoperative phase.
• Assumes responsibility for care of instruments/equipment during intra/post‑operative phase, including cleaning and processing of instruments.
• Demonstrates ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions, read and write English and perform simple math calculations.
• Performs on‑call duties as necessary.
• Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
• Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
• Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Work Experience

• One year of Operating Room experience preferred.

Education

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Surgical Tech Certification within 180 days of hire date required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire date required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling

11-20  0-33
21-50  0-33
51-75  0-33
76-100  0-33
Movement % Time
Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33
Crouch/Squat 0-33
Kneel/Crawl 0-33
Reach above Shoulder 0-33
Reach below Shoulder 0-33
Repetitive Arm 34-66
Repetitive Hand 34-66
Grasping 34-66
Squeezing 0-33
Climb Stairs 0-33
Walking Uneven 0-33
Walking Even 34-66
Environment % Time
Indoors 67-100
Outdoors 0-33
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33
Equipment % Time
Motor Vehicles None
Foot Pedals 0-33
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33
Work near % Time
Machinery 34-66
Electricity 34-66
Sharps 34-66
Chemicals 34-66
Fumes 34-66
Heights None
Vision
Depth Perception Required
< 20" Required
Color Not Required
Peripheral Required
Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR
Sit 1 3
Stand 4 4.5
Walk 4 4.5

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

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