Certified Surgical Technologist- Joint

Certified Surgical Technologist - Total Joint

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Summary:

Provides clinical leadership and expertise in specialty area of total joint replacement and other orthopedic procedures.

• Assists surgeon/anesthesia provider for patients undergoing total joint surgical replacement procedures before, during and after cases.
• Creates and maintains a sterile environment while performing scubbing duties for total joint replacement and other orthopedic procedures.
• Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment & supplies used for surgical procedures.
• Provides a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the surgical patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the step by step progress of specific surgical procedures & display dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation.
• Applies the knowledge of normal pathological anatomy and physiology & the actions of pharmacologic agents in order to individualize patient care.
• Maintains accurate implant records and performs all mandated reporting of implants. Assists with ordering of implants and maintenance of inventory of implants and specialty supplies.
• Assists in the education of technician, nursing and medical students by providing in-services.
• Ensures the delivery of quality and cost effective care through problem solving and implementation of quality assurance/improvement measures.
• Assists in the technical, radiological, and nursing functions for all on‑call procedures after hours.
• Achieves the organization’s established expectations with regard to quality service, team work, self‑development and community service.
• Assists in the Performance Improvement Program of the department, and assisting in the training and development of other staff members.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required:

Minimum of 5 years of OR experience with 3 years of dedicated specialty experience required.

Minimum Experience:

five years Desired:
Surgical Data Systems.

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational:
  Significant occupational risk
• Physical Effort:
  Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Physical Environment:
  Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
• Company:
  Norwalk Hospital Association
• Org Unit: 416
• Department:
  Operating Room
• Exempt:
  No
• Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly

Mid‑Senior level

Other

Health Care Provider

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care