Description

　　Sign On Bonus: $1000

　　Must possess a Surgical Technician Certificate

　　The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) is responsible for the sterile environment of the surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during each surgical procedure. You should have an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipate the needs of the surgeon. You must be certified as a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) and have the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure while constantly being on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. You should be able to communicate professionally, be comfortable working in a medical environment, be highly organized, have a strong customer service background, possess excellent computer and organizational skills, and embody a welcoming/friendly demeanor. Your schedule will vary, dependent on the operational hours of the surgical center.

　　You must have the flexibility to work within these hours of operation, including occasional weekends, early mornings, or late evenings as needed.

　　Job Duties & Essential Functions:

　　Assist physician providers in the sterile surgical operating room using training techniques of the CST and under the direction of the physician

　　Collect, verify and ready needed supplies, equipment, instruments, medications, and solutions for each surgical procedure

　　Assist with draping and establishing the sterile field

　　Participate in the surgical site and patient verification during the timeout procedure

　　Secure tubing, cords and other sterile accessories

　　Prepare and anticipate additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure

　　Anticipate the surgeon needs by passing instruments and supplies during the procedure

　　Measure and pass medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions used during the procedure

　　Hold retractors or instruments as delegated by the surgeon

　　Sponge or suction the operative site as delegated by the surgeon

　　Load, cut, and manage sutures

　　Maintain the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure

　　Prepare and apply sterile dressings as needed

　　Loads the intra-ocular lens (IOL) for insertion

　　Prepare and pass off specimen as appropriate

　　Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization

　　Assist in preparing the operating room for the next procedure, ensuring a safe and efficient turnover

　　Assist with hooking the patient up to the monitoring devices. (EKG/Pulse Ox )

　　Monitor the comfort of the patient and provides verbal and tactile reassurance to the patient

　　Assist the anesthesia provider

　　Assist with positioning the patient, using the appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injury

　　Apply the electrosurgical grounding pad

　　Close out the room, re-stock and fill the rooms with enough surgical packs for the following days procedures

　　Train and function as an Instrument tech as needed

　　Perform quality control inspection of instruments ensuring there are no damages to the integrity

　　Work with the team to ensure accurate and up to date doctor preference cards

　　Maintain a clean and neat operating room

　　Special projects and other duties may be assigned as needed

　　Required Qualifications:

　　High School Diploma or equivalent required

　　Current BLS certification or obtain within 6 months of employment

　　Certified Surgical Technician CST Certification from an accredited school

　　One or more years of related work experience in operating room preferred

　　Membership in surgical specialty society encouraged

　　Strong communication skills and ability to work well is a high-stress environment

　　Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends if needed

　　Above average customer service skills and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Bilingual in English and Spanish or ability to speak other languages is desirablePay Range: $32.00 - $35.00/hour based on experience

　　Qualifications

　　Education

　　Required

　　High School or betterExperience

　　Required

　　2-3 years: Related work experience in operating room preferred

　　Certified Surgical Technician CST Certification from an accredited school