What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surgical Technologist position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist
Job Location: Santa Fe, NM 87505
Duration: 3 months of Contract
Department: Surgical Services/Patient Care Division
Shift: 5x8 06:30 - 15:00
Start: ASAP
Required:
- BLS from AHA.
- Surgical Tech certification.
Weekend Requirement:
- 1-2 24 hour weekend call shifts per schedule.
On Call Requirement:
- 1-2 call nights per week.
Floating Requirement / Locations:
- Float to other departments as needed.
Position Summary:
- An integral member of the surgical team who provides support for surgeons throughout the operation by preparing, providing and caring for instruments and equipment and maintaining a sterile field.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from a school of Surgical Technology preferred.
- Certification/Licenses:
- BLS certification required.
- Surgical Tech certification required.
- Skills:
- Knowledge of care and handling of instruments and equipment.
- Knowledge of sterilization and cleansing procedures.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally in English.
- Experience:
- One or more years experience in an acute care hospital setting in the operating room or an instrument care environment preferred.
- Responsible to: Clinical Manager Operating Room and Director, Surgical Services.
Environment:
- Bloodborne pathogens - C
- Employee will be instructed in Universal Precautions and Right to Know.
- Employee will be expected to utilize all protective equipment available whenever there is a potential for exposure to infectious materials or hazardous chemicals.
- Cleaning, repair and replacement of this protective equipment will be furnished by the hospital.
- Utilizes available tools to prevent worker injuries.
Physical Requirements:
- Heavy physical effort requiring standing, walking or lifting most of the day.
- Requires ability to speak, hear and communicate verbal and written materials.