Role: Surgical Technologist, assisting surgeons during procedures across all patient ages in a clinical setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with surgical procedures, including aseptic techniques, instrument setup, and specimen handling.
- Coordinate treatments with multidisciplinary teams and ensure proper patient assistance.
- Verify surgical site, maintain accurate supply and instrument counts, and manage specimens.
- Maintain universal precautions, participate in surgical briefings, and initiate emergency protocols.
- Support patient admission, discharge, and post-operative dressing changes.
- Participate in quality control, billing, on-call rotations, and act as a preceptor for students.
- Perform 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 law.
- Graduate from a specialty training program.
- Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, and patient care.
- Ability to work effectively in a team, follow policies, and perform under pressure.
Key Attributes: Attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and flexibility in shift rotations, including on-call duties and holiday work.