First Assist Certified Surgical Tech - PRN

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Certified Surgical Tech follows established procedural guides in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care, and functions autonomously as a member of the operating room team.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families.

In collaboration with the surgical team, and under the direction and supervision of a physician, assumes responsibility for the care and safety of the patients, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment during the surgical procedure.

Additionally, assumes responsibility for ensuring effective communication with the circulator, charge nurse, the patient, the surgeon, anesthesia and other hospital departments.

• Responsible for integrity, safety, and efficiency of the sterile field.
• Assists in the care of sterile supplies and equipment.
• Provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation.
• Performs additional duties as directed by the Nurse Manager.

Required License, Certification and Registration

• Must hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (formerly LCC-ST).
• Current CPR card required: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• 2-year Associates degree or 4-year Bachelor degree with specialized training in surgical processes, anatomy, instrumentation and/or equipment through an accredited school of Surgical Technology or appropriate training program for surgical technology through the United States military or the United States Public Health System.
• Certification Required.
• Two years of operating room technician experience required.
• High School Diploma.
• Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program.
• At least two years of work experience as a Certified Surgical Tech required.
• Completion of all CST III career ladder requirements is required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking continuously; ability to climb stairs, work indoors, work outside in temperature extremes, work from elevated areas, work in confined/cramped spaces, kneel, bend, twist, squat, perform pinching operations, perform gross motor activities and firm grasping with fingers and hands, perform fine manipulation, reach overhead, perform repetitive motions, use both legs, use lower extremities for balance and coordination, reach in all directions, lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted, lift/lower objects 50 lbs., lift from 36 inches to overhead 25 lbs., exert up to 50 lbs. of force, maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance, match or discriminate between colors, determine distance/depth perception, maintain good peripheral vision, maintain hearing acuity with correction, perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements, deal effectively with stressful situations, work rotating shifts, work overtime as required, work in a latex safe environment, maintain tactile sensory functions, and (selected positions) maintain olfactory sensory function and be qualified physically for respirator use.