Role Overview: Assists surgical teams during procedures across all age groups, ensuring patient safety and optimal care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supports surgeons by preparing and handling instruments, connecting clinical equipment, and maintaining aseptic techniques.
- Participates in surgical timeouts, verifies surgical site, and manages specimen identification and disposal.
- Assesses wounds, applies dressings, and assists with patient admission, discharge, and specimen collection.
- Maintains accurate supply counts, documents procedures, and follows universal precautions.
- Acts as a preceptor for students, participates in quality control, and performs additional duties like patient transport and post-mortem care.
- Adheres to policies, protocols, and standards of care, and initiates emergency procedures when necessary.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or exempt under specific conditions.
- Graduate from a specialized surgical training program.
- Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, and safety protocols.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a clinical environment, with on-call availability and flexibility for shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Additional Information: The role involves working in a clinical setting, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting patient care through various technical and supportive duties.