Certified Surgery Tech

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:

• The Certified Surgical Technologist is responsible for preparing the operating suite for surgical procedures.
• The Certified Surgical Technologist set up the instruments, supplies, and equipment up for the surgical procedure in a sterile fashion.
• The Certified Surgical Technologist are to assist the surgeon in the surgical procedure.
• The Certified Surgical Technologist are to recognize a break in sterile technique and correct it.
  
  

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Prepare operating suite; i.e.; supplies, equipment, and instruments.
• Maintain a sterile field Assist and support the physician before, during and after the procedure.
• Assist the RN preparing for the procedure.
• Assist in positioning the patient.
• Pull supplies and instruments for future cases.
• Help transport and move the patient.
• Follows universal precautions.
• Runs the autoclave and knows the use of sterilizing equipment.
  
  

Expected Behaviors

• Demonstrates expertise in the area of surgical procedures and the supplies, instruments and equipment it require to carry out those procedures.
• Behaves in a respectful and "Patient's First" demeanor towards patients, families associates and self.
• Provides a calm manner for the patients during pre-op and perioperative periods. Is punctual and demonstrates acceptable attendance.
  
  

Mandatory License/Registration/Certification

• CPR
  
  

Additional Lecensure/Credential Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology.
  
  

WORK CONDITIONS

Physical/Mental Demands

• Assist ambulatory patients independently
• Lift up to 50lbs. independently and for weights greater than 50lbs. must use mechanical device or team lifting.
• Push/Pull patients of up to 250lbs. in a wheeled device and for weights greater than 250 lbs. must use team assistance.
• Push and pull wheeled equipment requiring a force up to 10 lbs. (feeding pumps, ventilators, IV poles, bipap machines)
• Squatting and bending at waist to reach under beds, repetitive crouching as needed.
  
  

EQUIPMENT USED: All surgical instruments and equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Often works under sterile conditions.

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