Certified Surgical Tech Full Time (635AM-305PM)

Job : Certified Surgical Tech

Classification : Hourly / Non-Exempt

Job Category : 3 Technicians

Position Summary

The Certified Surgical Tech assists surgeon(s) during operative and invasive procedures.

Essential Functions

• Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure.
• Monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies.
• Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments.
• Verifies sterility and integrity of packages.
• Performs patient care assignments while maintaining quality improvement standards.
• Provides care based on age-specific needs (i.e. pediatric adolescent geriatric).
• Adjusts hours to meet patient services when cases are more or less than scheduled.
• Maintains compliance with the call coverage and call-in time.
• Maintains a clean neat and safe environment by ensuring that supplies and equipment are cleaned and stored in an organized manner.
• Performs scrubbing technique according to departmental policy.
• Accurately performs all sponge sharp and instrument counts according to policy.
• Prepares instrumentation according to Physicians preference cards and scheduled procedures; keeps cards current.
• Wears personal protective equipment during all procedures.
• Demonstrates proper concepts of prepping and draping according to Physician preference.
• Recognizes unseen boundaries between sterile / unsterile areas and when break occurs.
• Carries out activities during operations pertaining to handling of instruments sponges suture drains and dressings.
• Assists in restocking rooms and checking for outdated items.
• Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
• Maintains adequate inventory of both stack and non-stock items for Surgical Services and Anesthesia.
• Anticipates needs of surgeon during intraoperative phase.
• Assumes responsibility for care of instruments / equipment during intra / postoperative phase including cleaning and processing of instruments.
• Demonstrates ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions read and write English and perform simple math calculations.
• Performs on-call duties as necessary.
• Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
• Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
• Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Work Experience

Education

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Lifting / Carrying Pushing / Pulling

Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time

Movement % Time

Bend / Stoop / Twist 0-33

Crouch / Squat 0-33

Kneel / Crawl 0-33

Reach above Shoulder 0-33

Reach below Shoulder 0-33

Repetitive Arm 34-66

Repetitive Hand 34-66

Grasping 34-66

Squeezing 0-33

Climb Stairs 0-33

Walking Uneven 0-33

Walking Even 34-66

Environment % Time

Indoors 67-100

Outdoors 0-33

Extreme Heat None

Dusty None

Excessive Noise 0-33

Equipment % Time

Motor Vehicles None

Foot Pedals 0-33

Extreme Heat None

Dusty None

Excessive Noise 0-33

Work near % Time

Machinery 34-66

Electricity 34-66

Sharps 34-66

Chemicals 34-66

Fumes 34-66

Heights None

Vision

Depth Perception Required

Color Not Required

Peripheral Required

Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR

Sit 1 3

Stand 4 4.5

Walk 4 4.5

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1