Role: Surgical Technologist responsible for assisting surgeons during procedures, ensuring aseptic techniques, and maintaining surgical instruments and supplies.
Key Duties:
- Assist in surgical procedures across all ages, coordinating treatments and providing patient support.
- Prepare operating rooms, scrub in, gown, glove, drape, and set up instruments following aseptic protocols.
- Participate in surgical time-out and briefing, verify surgical site, and maintain accurate supply and specimen documentation.
- Manage specimen handling, wound assessment, dressing changes, and disposal of sharps and linens.
- Maintain universal precautions, initiate emergency procedures, and perform billing and on-call duties.
- Act as a preceptor for students, perform quality control, and support additional tasks like specimen collection and patient transport.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible under state law.
- Graduate of a Specialty Training Program in surgical technology.
- Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, and clinical equipment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and respond to emergencies.
Key Attributes: Attention to detail, adherence to policies, teamwork, and commitment to patient safety and quality care.