Surgical Technologist-Certified (CST) / Scrub Tech

JOB SUMMARY :

• The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) works under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon in collaboration with the Surgery RN to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operating procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety
• Demonstrate the application of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique to combine knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures and implementation and tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NEEDED :

TRAINING & EDUCATION NEEDED :

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Key : Occasional (1-3 hours per day or

Frequent (3-7 hours per day or 33-66%)

Constant (7 or more hours per day or >

66%)

Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from shoulder height to waist / cart frequently

Must be able to lift 30 lbs. from floor to shoulder height on occ. basis

Must be able to lift 35 lbs. from floor to waist / cart on occ. basis

Must be able to push / pull 30 lbs. at shoulder height / extended reach on occ. basis with awkward weight distribution and twisting / turning

Must be able to push / pull 22 lbs. at waist level frequently

Must be able to push / pull 40 lbs. at waist level on occ. basis

Must be able to lift / carry 35-40 lbs. at waist level on occ. basis

Must be able to push / pull 75 lbs. at waist level on occ. basis while maneuvering patient beds

(75 lbs. required to initiate move and 35 lbs. to maintain movement of bed)

Must be able to stand for 5-8 hours

Must be able to walk for 5-8 hours

Must be able to kneel and squat on occ. basis

Must be able to grip / grasp / pinch instruments frequently

Must be able to use a computer and perform keyboarding frequently

May be required to work on a slippery surface

May be required to work with noisy equipment during specific operative procedures

May be required to work extended hours beyond 8-12 hours on occ. basis

Will work in environmental temperatures of 67°- 80° F

POPULATION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES :

1. Interprets the appropriate life span needs of patients and provides appropriate population-based care according to the department skills checklist for identified populations and age groups identified below :

Neonate : Birth to 27 days of age

Pediatric : Greater than 27 days of age to 13 years of age

Adult : Greater than 13 years of age to 65 years of age

Geriatric : >

65 years of age

No daily direct patient care contact

2. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of

patients / families and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's life span

JOB DUTIES :

o Preparation of supplies

o Sterilization of equipment

o Cleaning of the operating room

o All equipment is present

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