Overview

Talent Pool: Allied HealthProvides assistive patient care in the Operating Room under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

 Assists with patient care. Verifies selected data about the health status of the patient with the circulating nurse. Observes patient and alerts RN to symptoms, reactions, and changes in patient's condition. Assists the RN with selected patient care interventions in a manner that is consistent with policies and procedures. Anticipates physician needs/requirements preoperatively and postoperatively.--------------------------------------------------Assists with the surgical process. Performs basic scrub duties and table set-ups for basic procedures. Identifies instruments, checks equipment, and obtains supplies as relates to procedures. Maintains asepsis throughout procedure; identifies and corrects breaks in --------------------------------------------------Collaborates with co-workers to accomplish department/program objectives.--------------------------------------------------Contributes to unit operations. Identifies needs for changes in preference lists. Participates in quality assurance and improvement activities.--------------------------------------------------Demonstrates professional accountability. Demonstrates appropriate use of universal precautions and personal protective equipment. Demonstrates adherence to established dress code. Completes mandatory requirements: maintains current CPR and obtains TB testing per schedule. Obtains 5 CEUs a year--------------------------------------------------

Qualifications

EDUCATION:Required:High School diploma or equivalent, plusGraduate of a School of Surgical Technology or equivalent military training with surgical technologist experience.EXPERIENCE:1 year or less in Surgical Technology field, RequiredLICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:REQUIRED:BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or Certification eligible. Certifications should come from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Must successfully sit and pass Certification examination with 12 months from employment hire/start date.A Surgical Technologist hired prior to 12/31/2017 will have the certification requirement waived and be grandfathered. If the CST credential was held on 12/31/17, employee must maintain CST credential without lapse.