Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Lorain Hospital

Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Mercy Lorain Hospital

Job Description:

• Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.
• Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
• Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.
• Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed.
• Assists with placement of sterile drapes.
• Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
• Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens appropriately and correctly.
• Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to circulator.
• Provides complete case preparation and has knowledge, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patients' rights and responsibilities according to the patient's age and understanding.
• Demonstrates understanding of patients' Advance Directives.
• Assists in CPR as needed.
• Assists with pre and post-procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.
• BSMH Surgical Technologist are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH policy.
• Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
• Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious manner and offers performance improvement initiatives.
• Participates in all patient safety care measures.
• Accessible for "on call" as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
• Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure.
• Inserts urinary catheter as required.
• Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs.
• Maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy.

Requirements:

• Must be certified by one of the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (required).
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care).
• Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required).
• One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred).

Benefits:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance with AD&D.
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible.
• Paid time off.
• Educational Assistance.

Additional Information:

Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.