Role: Surgical Technologist responsible for assisting surgeons during procedures, ensuring sterile techniques, and maintaining surgical supplies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in patient care and coordinate treatments with multidisciplinary teams.
- Prepare operating rooms by practicing aseptic techniques, setting up instruments, and confirming surgical sites.
- Maintain accurate counts of supplies and verify specimens collected during procedures.
- Participate in surgical briefings, adhere to protocols, and ensure patient safety.
- Dispose of sharps and linens properly, assist with wound care, and perform post-operative duties.
- Act as a preceptor for students, perform quality control, and participate in emergency procedures.
- Handle additional tasks like specimen collection, patient transport, and post-mortem care under supervision.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required unless exempt by law.
- Graduate from a specialty training program.
- Ability to work in a clinical environment, with attention to safety and protocols.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
Work Environment & Additional Duties: Typically performed in a clinical setting, with on-call responsibilities and participation in rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.