Certified Surgery Tech

QUALIFICATIONS:

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:

• The Certified Surgical Technologist is responsible for preparing the operating suite for surgical procedures.


• The Certified Surgical Technologist set up the instruments, supplies, and equipment up for the surgical procedure in a sterile fashion.


• The Certified Surgical Technologist are to assist the surgeon in the surgical procedure.


• The Certified Surgical Technologist are to recognize a break in sterile technique and correct it.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare operating suite; i.e.; supplies, equipment, and instruments.


• Maintain a sterile field Assist and support the physician before, during and after the procedure.


• Assist the RN preparing for the procedure.


• Assist in positioning the patient.


• Pull supplies and instruments for future cases.


• Help transport and move the patient.


• Follows universal precautions.


• Runs the autoclave and knows the use of sterilizing equipment.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:

•  Demonstrates expertise in the area of surgical procedures and the supplies, instruments and equipment it require to carry out those procedures.


•  Behaves in a respectful and "Patient's First" demeanor towards patients, families associates and self.


•  Provides a calm manner for the patients during pre-op and perioperative periods. Is punctual and demonstrates acceptable attendance.

 MANDATORY LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• CPR

ADDITIONAL LECENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology.

WORK CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:  

• Assist ambulatory patients independently


• Lift up to 50lbs. independently and for weights greater than 50lbs. must use mechanical device or team lifting.


• Push/Pull patients of up to 250lbs. in a wheeled device and for weights greater than 250 lbs. must use team assistance.


• Push and pull wheeled equipment requiring a force up to 10 lbs. (feeding pumps, ventilators, IV poles, bipap machines)


• Squatting and bending at waist to reach under beds, repetitive crouching as needed.  

EQUIPMENT USED: All surgical instruments and equipment. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:  Often works under sterile conditions.