Certified Surgical Technician - C.S.T. PRN

Rivers Health is seeking a per-diem Certified Surgical Technician in our Surgical Services Department.

Job Summary

Responsible for the direct patient care within the Operating Room under the supervision of the registered nurse. Follows departmental standards,

policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.

The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Performs surgical hand scrub, sets up back table and Mayo stand for
  
  

handling instruments and assisting surgeon during surgical cases

assigned.

• Ensures that the use of sterile asepsis during surgical procedures
  
  

are maintained.

• Follows departmental policies for decontamination of surgical suites
  
  

at the beginning, between and on completion of surgical cases during

the shift.

• Assists in decontamination, disinfecting and/or sterilization of all
  
  

instrumentation and equipment.

• Ensures adequate supplies are available to complete anticipated
  
  

caseload during course of the shift.

• Transports patients, supplies and specimens as directed.
• Works in harmonious manner with team members.
• Delivers care according to hospital and departmental policies,
  
  

procedures and philosophies.

• Practices positive customer relations techniques.
• Respects patients’ privacy, rights and values and provides care
  
  

accordingly.

• Attends educational offerings. Must maintain minimum of 16 contact
  
  

hours annually.

• Assists in re-stocking and ordering supplies for the Operating Room
  
  

suites and warmers.

• Follows safety and infection control policies and procedures within
  
  

the department.

• Attends unit meetings.
• Assists in orienting new employees.
• Participates in hospital wide, interdisciplinary CQI process as
  
  

directed.

• Takes responsibility for specific projects which will ensure
  
  

compliance to standards of environment of care, management

information, care of patients and infection control.

• Completes all annual competencies for assigned areas of
  
  

responsibility.

• Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
• Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
• Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on
  
  

quality improvement teams.

• Performs other related duties as required.
• Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and
  
  

Procedures and Employee Handbook.

• Cross-trains to other areas as assigned.