Role Summary: Assists surgical teams during procedures across all age groups, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supports coordination of treatments and provides basic patient assistance.
- Connects patients to clinical equipment and practices aseptic techniques for surgery preparation.
- Participates in surgical briefings, verifies surgical sites, and maintains accurate supply counts.
- Prepares, identifies, and verifies specimens; disposes of sharps and linens safely.
- Assesses wounds, applies sterile dressings, and maintains universal precautions.
- Assists with patient admission, discharge, and billing; participates in on-call rotations.
- Acts as a preceptor for students and ensures compliance with policies, protocols, and quality standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Graduate of a specialty surgical technology training program.
- Current certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible under relevant laws.
- Strong attention to aseptic techniques, patient safety, and teamwork.
- Ability to perform additional duties such as specimen collection and patient transport.
Work Environment & Additional Info: The role is performed in a clinical setting with responsibilities including emergency procedures, documentation, and equipment management. Flexibility in shift times, on-call, and holiday rotations is required.