Certified Surgical Technician - C.S.T. PRN

Certified Surgical Technician

Rivers Health is seeking a per-diem Certified Surgical Technician in our Surgical Services Department.

Responsible for the direct patient care within the Operating Room under the supervision of the registered nurse. Follows departmental standards, policies and procedures.

• Performs surgical hand scrub, sets up back table and Mayo stand for handling instruments and assisting surgeon during surgical cases assigned.
• Ensures that the use of sterile asepsis during surgical procedures is maintained.
• Follows departmental policies for decontamination of surgical suites at the beginning, between and at the completion of surgical cases during the shift.
• Assists in decontamination, disinfecting and/or sterilization of all instrumentation and equipment.
• Ensures adequate supplies are available to complete anticipated caseload during course of the shift.
• Transports patients, supplies and specimens as directed.
• Works in a harmonious manner with team members.
• Delivers care according to hospital and departmental policies, procedures and philosophies.
• Practices positive customer relations techniques.
• Respects patients’ privacy, rights and values and provides care accordingly.
• Attends educational offerings. Must maintain minimum of 16 contact hours annually.
• Assists in re-stocking and ordering supplies for the Operating Room suites and warmers.
• Follows safety and infection control policies and procedures within the department.
• Attends unit meetings.
• Assists in orienting new employees.
• Participates in hospital wide, interdisciplinary CQI process as directed.
• Takes responsibility for specific projects which will ensure compliance to standards of environment of care, management information, care of patients and infection control.
• Completes all annual competencies for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
• Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
• Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on quality improvement teams.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies, Procedures and Employee Handbook.
• Cross-trains to other areas as assigned.

Entry Level

Part-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care