Role Overview: Provides assistive support to surgeons during surgical procedures across all patient age groups, ensuring safety and efficiency in the operating room.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists in coordinating treatments and provides basic patient support.
- Prepares and maintains sterile environments following aseptic techniques.
- Participates in surgical briefings, verifies surgical sites, and manages supplies and specimens.
- Maintains universal precautions, disposes of sharps, and assesses wounds.
- Supports emergency procedures, patient admission/discharge, and billing activities.
- Acts as a preceptor for students and participates in quality control and on-call rotations.
- Performs additional duties such as specimen collection, patient transport, and post-mortem care.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible under state laws.
- Graduate of a Specialty Training Program.
- Strong understanding of aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, and safety protocols.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Work Environment & Additional Info: Typically performed in a clinical setting, with responsibilities including specimen handling, patient care support, and adherence to policies.