Certified Surgical Technologist

Overview

Assists in the implementation of nursing care and services for the surgical patient under the supervision of a registered nurse. Plans and implements basic surgical case management of instruments, supplies and equipment by following age-specific and procedure-specific care guidelines. Assumes responsibility for on call coverage. Performs duties in a professional manner consistent with hospital policies and procedures, Operating Room Standards and current state and federal regulations.

Utilizes initiative and strives to maintain a steady level of productivity. Communication on behalf of the patient reflects the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital.

• Completion of a surgical technology program.
• Certified Surgical Technologist through The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR Tech in Surgery certification (TS-C) through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• CPR certification.

• Two (2) years experience working in an OR setting

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of each individual patient or procedure. Implements plan of care providing indirect interventions.
• Creates and maintains a sterile field.
• Uses principles of aseptic technique in varying situations.
• Inspects sterile items for contamination before opening.
• Recognizes unseen boundaries between sterile and unsterile.
• Performs scrub duties.
• Performs all sponge, sharp, and instruments counts with a RN.
• Prepares for use instruments, equipment, suturing and stapling devices.
• Saves and identifies all specimens according to policy and procedure.
• Under direction of registered nurse prepares medications within the sterile field.
• Prepares room in a timely manner with anticipated equipment, instruments, supplies, and sutures for each individual procedure utilizing surgeon’s preference card.
• Reviews OR schedule for potential scheduling conflicts.
• Uses supplies judiciously in a cost-effective manner.
• Keeps director informed about reportable incidents and departmental concerns.
• Maintains two-way communication in a professional manner including:
  Keeping charge nurse informed;
  Maintains good rapport with staff
• Performs and/or assists with clinical preceptor role.
• Instructs students.
• Presents/assists with Operating Room staff in-service presentations.
• Attends/completes continuing education programs with a special emphasis on programs related directly to Operating Room services, procedures, and equipment.
• Attends and participates in a minimum of three staff meetings a year.
• Cleans assigned room between procedures.
• Room is restocked as needed at end of day.
• Adheres to sanitation policy and procedure.
• Sharps disposal.
• Separation of trash (contaminated, clean.)
• Treats and bags contaminated instruments and returns to CPD.
• Requests housekeeping at case end; assures that room has been cleaned within 15 minutes of notification.
• Promptly removes all malfunctioning equipment/devices/instruments from service.
• Maintains adequate inventory based on PAR levels.
• Orders replacement items based on PAR levels.
• Maintains compliance with department “call” coverage and complies with “call-in” times and policies.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull heavy loaded carts up to 200 pounds
• Possess visual, hearing, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing…