The purpose of the CST is to provide quality patient care to patients in the immediate operative period. The CST will prepare the OR suite for surgical procedures.
Environment:
Duties are performed in the Surgery Center and patient's bedside.
UBBF: Category I
Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing the operating room for surgical procedures
- Set up surgical instruments and equipment
- Participates in timely room turnover
- Provides a safe, comfortable, organized and clean OR environment
- Set up instrument field correctly
- Recognizes and initiates appropriate changes and updates procedure cards (as needed)
- Identifies patient and transports according to protocol
- Communicates patient information and documents preoperative assessments on operative record
- Scrubs gowns and gloves, maintains sterile field according to protocol
- Recognizes and communicates significant changes in patient's clinical condition
- Demonstrates knowledge and use of proper aseptic technique.
- Assists in maintaining availability and proper working order of unit instruments, equipment and supplies
Qualifications:
- Certification as a Surgical Technologist (must have completed training)
- CPR Certified
- Experience in Orthopedic Surgery (Preferred)
- Knowledge of surgical technologist organization, HFAP and AORN standards
- Experience working in a surgical setting preferred
- Proficiency in medical terminology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or requirements. The employer reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Family leave
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
- Perioperative Care
- Surgery
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Mooresville, IN 46158 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person