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Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Cynet Health • Plano, Texas • $51.17 / hour • 1d ago

Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Profession: Surgical Technologist

Specialty: Surgical Technologist

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: AM

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: Minimum 2 years in CVOR

License: None specified

Certifications: BLS (AHA Only), CST

Must-Have:

2 years minimum experience in CVOR

Description: The Surgical Technologist 1 functions in the inter-operative phase of patient care to expedite surgical procedures under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position assists the surgical team through the use of equipment and instrumentation to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, and that required equipment is available and functioning properly. Discuss any special needs with the surgeon before surgery and scrub in at an adequate time for proper preparation of instruments before the surgeon scrubs in. Prepare the operative site by aseptically cleaning and clipping a patient as needed. Prepare and maintain the instrument tables in an organized manner to avoid damage and ensure correct needs or instrument counts. Identify damaged or incomplete trays, rectify discrepancies immediately, or contact those that can assist to avoid delays or injury. Set up the operating room according to surgical procedure schedules. Arrange sterile setups of instrument table supplies and equipment required for specific procedures, carefully selecting and opening only needed supplies. Ensure the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures. Perform surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and miscellaneous items according to established policies and procedures. Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team staff. Pass sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants during procedures, hold retractor devices, and respond to the surgical team’s needs. Assist the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient. Receive surgical specimens following specimen protocol, and pass the specimen(s) to the circulating nurse, verifying the source of the specimen. Assist with the placement of surgical dressings to the operative site following surgical case completion. Disassemble surgical instrumentation as indicated at the end of the procedure, recycle as indicated, and appropriately dispose of sharps, fluids, and waste at the end of the surgical procedure. Prepare soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to the decontamination area. Ensure the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for distribution. Clean the operating room following each case, and return equipment to appropriate storage areas. Follow infection control policies and guidelines to assure a safe work environment for self, coworkers, and patients. Ensure proper orientation and knowledge of all equipment and instrumentation prior to patient use. Knowledge of infection prevention and regulatory sterilization standards is required. Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and the implementation of tools and technologies to assist surgical teams is essential. Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are necessary to interact with surgical and central sterile processing team members. There may be occasional exposure to chemical or radiation hazards. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, and demonstrate a commitment to effective customer service delivery and integrity are basic requirements of this position.

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