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Job Summary:

The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working.
DEFINITION:Certified Surgical Technologist required to have a certificate or associate's degree from a community college or a technical school and have passed the a competency examination through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or National Center for Competency Testing

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Clinical Proficiency: Executes surgical procedures for moderate to high-acuity cases with advanced knowledge of anatomy, instrumentation, and equipment.

Sterile Field Management: Leads room set-up, sterile field preparation, and maintains the highest standards of aseptic technique throughout the procedure.

Intraoperative Support: Anticipates surgeon needs, passes instruments accurately, and proactively adjusts to procedure progression or emergencies.

Safety & Compliance: Performs surgical counts, participates in "time-outs," and adheres to all regulatory, patient safety, and infection prevention standards.

Post-Operative Oversight: Manages specimen handling, applies sterile dressings, and coordinates with SPD for instrument sterilization and terminal cleaning.

Case Preparation: Utilizes preference cards to prepare supplies/case carts and reviews schedules to ensure readiness for future cases.

Additional note:
10 hour shifts 10:45 to 21: 15 M - F

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma General or GED General or Accredited Program Surgical Technology

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

CST - Cert Surgical Tech or TS-C(NCCT) - Tech in Surgery - Certified or CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assis or CSA - Certified Surgical Asst

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
National certification Required