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: None TRAINING EDUCATION NEEDED: High School Diploma or Equivalent Graduate from Surgical Technologist school; will allow to complete certification within first eight months Current license as a CST (Scrub Tech) Current BLS Certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire ACLS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC, NRP, and MOAB certification training per Department Requirements as listed in the Employee Education policy Working knowledge and experience in a hospital, operating room, or ambulatory surgery center Ability to anticipate the needs of the physician and has equipment, medical gases and supplies readily available for all procedures Requires prioritization and time management skills Critical Thinking: Ability to organize equipment, instruments and supplies for cases according to patient needs and physician preference cards Effective communication skills oral and written FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to communicate in the English language and make assessments by speaking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reading, and writing Works primarily in hospital setting, including clinical/patient care areas and office or classroom/ meeting areas Considerable walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting (occasionally over 25 pounds) Mental effort is required to assess, plan, and make recommended decisions in a complex environment Potential exposure to blood/body fluids, including infectious diseases Must be able to maneuver throughout halls, stairways, and patient rooms in response to emergencies Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills In the event there is a need to evacuate the building, lifting is required to transport patients to safety A significant amount of keyboarding and writing is required Wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, gowns and goggles may be required Fine motor skills Long periods of intense concentration PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Key: Occasional (1-3 hours per day or 33%) Frequent (3-7 hours per day or 33-66%) Constant (7 or more hours per day or 66%) Lifting: 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 Push/Pull: 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) Standing/Walking/Sitting: Must be able to stand for 5-8 hours Must be able to walk for 5-8 hours Lower Extremities: Must be able to kneel and squat on occ. basis Upper Extremities: Must be able to grip/grasp/pinch instruments frequently Equipment: Must be able to use a computer and perform keyboarding frequently Environmental Factors: 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: Assure the operating room is prepared for the daily schedule, including: o Preparation of supplies o Sterilization of equipment o Cleaning of the operating room o All equipment is present Opens sterile packs, instruments, and supplies, maintains a sterile environment throughout the procedure and preparing set-up of all surgical cases Reporting and troubleshooting all broken or defective supplies or equipment Checking and supplying the operating room at the end of the scheduled cases Responsible for all parts of the sterilization process following OSHA, CDC, IAHSCMM, AORN, and manufacturer's standards Maintains appropriate records and monitors quality control and infection prevention standards Monitors surgery schedules, identifying all cases' general, specific, and potential needs Organizing supplies and equipment in a space-efficient manner Utilizes One Source to maintain equipment manuals Provides in-service to staff on sterile technique, equipment, and procedures in the operating room Maintains a count sheet for all equipment when warranted Ensures surgeon's preference cards are current, accurate, and accessible Provides emotional support for the patient Assists in reviewing all policies and procedures yearly Attends updates and continuing education courses relevant to specialty areas Maintains a safe environment for treating the surgical patient, including safeguards to protect the patient from cross-infection Attends and/or completes yearly in-services and monthly staff meetings Assists in the implementation of quality assurance projects See individual department competency/orientation/evaluation skill checklist for specific duties Demonstrates appropriate competencies in the department with initial orientation competency due within 90 days of hire and annual competencies to be completed by September 30th Maintains competency through completing education assigned on Elsevier or other learning management systems as well as mandatory in person education Complies with Attendance Management Policy in regards to attendance and timeliness, understanding the expectation of maintaining as absence percentage of 3% or less Accepts other duties within scope of practice at the direction of the person-in-charge recblid sqtlzl5regshn9wde2fdb7yl5nw97v
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