Surgical Technologist - Cert

Job Description

Performs perioperative scrub techniques / procedures, nursing care and patient preparation as a surgical team member under direct nursing supervision.

Job Responsibility

• Performs pre-surgical scrub techniques / procedures as a surgical team member.
• Scrubs hands and arms, and dons gown and gloves.
• Sets-up operating room tray, arranging instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings.
• Prepares operating room for surgery by obtaining and setting-up supplies and equipment.
• Prepares patient for surgery in prescribed manner to provide a surgically sterile field.
• Assists Circulating Nurse, as directed, during surgery including, but not limited to :
• Passing / counting instruments and sponges, dressings, and with other routine operating room functions as requested.
• Operating peripheral equipment including, but not limited to lights, tables, and suction machines during surgery.
• May assist Nurse in planning and labeling specimens obtained during surgery.
• Performs post-surgical care of operating room including, but not limited to :
• Disposing of soiled linens, gloves, and debris; and
• Preparing instruments for sterilizing according to procedure.
• Performs inter-operative related duties including, but not limited to :
• Maintenance of instruments and equipment.Reporting malfunctioning instruments and equipment to management.

Performing related support duties including, but not limited to

Job Qualification

Successful completion from a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologist, and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), required.

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).