Certified Surgery Tech

Hancock Regional Hospital - Greenfield, IN - JOB SUMMARY: The surgical technologist is responsible for preparing the operating suite for surgical procedures. They are to set the instruments, supplies and equipment up for the surgical procedure in a sterile fashion. They are to assist the surgeon in the surgical procedure. They are to recognize a break in sterile technique and correct it. The surgical technologist is responsible for providing comfort to the patient. They also clean the OR after a procedure, position the patients, clean and sterilize instruments, pull supplies and instruments, put unused supplies and instruments away. The CST will take call on weeknights, weekends and holidays in a rotation depending on number of CST's will determine frequency of on call hours. QUALIFICATIONS: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Graduate of accredited surgical technology program. CST (certified surgical technologist certification mandatory) 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. recblid 0fhy5ihibirq7iwfk856jqt7lqvt8v... - Permanent - Full-time

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