Role Overview: Provides assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures across all patient ages, ensuring sterile techniques and proper instrument handling.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in coordinating treatments with multidisciplinary teams and provide basic patient support.
- Prepare patients and connect them to clinical equipment, practicing aseptic techniques.
- Participate in surgical briefings, verify surgical site, and maintain accurate supply counts.
- Handle specimen identification, disposal of sharps, and wound care as directed.
- Maintain universal precautions, initiate emergency procedures, and participate in admission/discharge processes.
- Perform billing, participate in on-call rotations, and serve as a preceptor for students.
- Adhere to policies, perform quality control, and support additional duties like specimen collection and patient transport.
Qualifications & Skills: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required unless exempt under specific conditions; completion of a specialty training program.
Work Environment & Schedule: Full-time role involving 3-12 hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations with a response time of 30 minutes. Responsibilities are performed in a clinical setting, adhering to all policies and standards.