Certified Surgical Tech

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY Provides direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetric patients along the continuum of the age spectrum facilitating the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. Follows established practices and standards. Supports the mission statement, policies and procedures of the Baptist Health System. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: High-school graduate and Graduate of a Department of Education (DOE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) accredited surgical technology program.
• PREFERRED EDUCATION:
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year as a Surgical or OB Technologist in acute care or ambulatory setting
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: BHS accepts certifications from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); TS-C (Technician in Surgery–Certified).
• PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
• REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

• Escorts or transports patients which may require applying appropriate transfer techniques
• Sets up the operating room with supplies and equipment according to the requirements of the scheduled case and maintains physician’s preference card
• Promotes and maintains a sterile environment in all job assignments
• Performs scrubbing circulating duties as directed
• Performs assigned operating room cleanup tasks including disposal, cleaning, inventory and restocking of supplies and equipment
• Performs venous and capillary phlebotomy and ensures specimen integrity
• Assists in the performance of more complicated treatments, diagnostic procedures and physical examinations as per instructions from registered nurse with documented competency
• Assists other members of the perioperative team in providing care throughout the continuum of the perioperative experience
• Performs various clerical functions in support of department operations
• Participates in department meetings, in-services
• Serves as a role model for service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and “must haves”
• Supports effective patient hand-offs
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities