What are the responsibilities and job description for the Georgetown Surgery Center - Certified Surgical Technician position at Regent Surgical?
About Georgetown Surgery Center
At Georgetown Surgery Center, excellence meets compassion in the realm of healthcare. We take pride in offering a diverse array of surgical specialties designed to cater to your unique healthcare needs. Our multi-specialty team comprises dedicated experts, committed to delivering outstanding care and tailored solutions across a wide spectrum of surgical disciplines.
From gastroenterology, orthopedics, general surgery, spine surgery, pain management, ENT, and specialized procedures for hand, foot, and ankle conditions, we provide comprehensive services under one roof. Our specialized Total Joint Program for knees, hips, and shoulders reflects our commitment to offering the highest quality care for your mobility and well-being.
At Georgetown Surgery Center, patient-centered care is not just a philosophy; it’s our guiding principle. We understand the importance of listening to your unique healthcare needs and collaborating closely with you to create personalized treatment plans. Our approach is characterized by empathy, understanding, and a dedication to ensuring your health and well-being.
About Regent Surgical Health
Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success.
Position Summary
The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) serves as a member of the healthcare team and provides technical support to the surgeon, registered nurse, and anesthesiologist in the operating room. The CST assumes appropriate responsibilities in the perioperative area by scrubbing, assisting the RN circulator, setting up and breaking down surgical procedures, pulling and putting away supplies and equipment, and environmental service duties.
This is a full-time position! No calls; No weekends; Holidays off!
Duties/Responsibilities
REQUIRED:
At Georgetown Surgery Center, excellence meets compassion in the realm of healthcare. We take pride in offering a diverse array of surgical specialties designed to cater to your unique healthcare needs. Our multi-specialty team comprises dedicated experts, committed to delivering outstanding care and tailored solutions across a wide spectrum of surgical disciplines.
From gastroenterology, orthopedics, general surgery, spine surgery, pain management, ENT, and specialized procedures for hand, foot, and ankle conditions, we provide comprehensive services under one roof. Our specialized Total Joint Program for knees, hips, and shoulders reflects our commitment to offering the highest quality care for your mobility and well-being.
At Georgetown Surgery Center, patient-centered care is not just a philosophy; it’s our guiding principle. We understand the importance of listening to your unique healthcare needs and collaborating closely with you to create personalized treatment plans. Our approach is characterized by empathy, understanding, and a dedication to ensuring your health and well-being.
About Regent Surgical Health
Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success.
Position Summary
The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) serves as a member of the healthcare team and provides technical support to the surgeon, registered nurse, and anesthesiologist in the operating room. The CST assumes appropriate responsibilities in the perioperative area by scrubbing, assisting the RN circulator, setting up and breaking down surgical procedures, pulling and putting away supplies and equipment, and environmental service duties.
This is a full-time position! No calls; No weekends; Holidays off!
Duties/Responsibilities
- Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and instruments are ready for use.
- Clean operating room between cases.
- Restock operating rooms as necessary to meet par levels.
- Assist other operating rooms for coverage.
- Knowledge of surgeon preferences, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.
- Prepare cases for the next day.
- May operate sterilizer, lights, suction machine, and other designated equipment.
- Ensure patient, procedure, operative site, positioning and equipment correspond.
- Follow the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
- Report observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and acts according to policy.
- Perform hand scrub according to policy and procedure.
- Arrange instruments and supplies for surgical procedure.
- Maintain integrity of instruments.
- Ensure proper counting of sponges, instruments, and sharps.
- Assist in gowning of other personnel and draping of patient.
- Anticipate surgeon’s needs.
- Pass instruments to surgeon and/or assistant as appropriate.
- Communicate needs to circulators to ensure efficient and uninterrupted progress of procedure.
- Prepare and preserve specimens.
- Verify name, strength, and dosage of medication with circulator; confirms, labels, and places on surgical field.
- Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floor.
- May help transport patients and restock the operating room.
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology
- CST certification verified via NBSTSA
- BLS certification (as required by individual ASC policy)
- One year of current Surgical Tech experience in an OR setting.