Surgical Technologist - CVOR * Days - 10hrs/wk
- Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program with eligibility to be certified as a surgical technologist (CST). Currently employed staff may have the following qualifications: Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse with experience performing surgical technologist functions.
- Certified surgical assistant (CST) strongly preferred.
- Two years of surgical / perioperative services experience preferred.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider—required.
- Basic computer skills (eg, Microsoft Word).
- Remains flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skill utilized to attain desired patient outcomes as well as unit and hospital goals.
- Ability to utilize delegation skills to coordinate and organize patient care delivery.
- Effective time management skills to set priorities in work and to complete assigned work.
- Effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for patient’s legal rights and significant others rights including confidentiality
- Check physician profiles with the supplies on the procedural case carts to assure all necessary items are available for all procedures.
- Apply the principles of asepsis in setting up and maintaining the sterile field.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the sequence of events for surgical procedures.
- Display working knowledge of and dexterity in the use of required instrumentation and equipment.
- Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to patient and family rights as identified in hospital policy.
- Apply safety principles as identified by the hospital and Surgery Department.
- Demonstrate understanding of appropriate emergency responses during scheduled and on-call hours.
- Remain calm and function competently during emergency surgeries.
- Assume responsibility for knowledge of and adherence to approved hospital policies, structure and process standards for the Surgery Department.
- Practice according to the standards of practice outlined by the Association of Surgical Technologists.
- Participate in in-service programs and continuing education activities to meet hospital and Surgery Department requirements.
- Participate in development of and attainment of self, department and nursing services goals and objectives.
- Participate in department standards development on a voluntary basis.
- Participate in data collection for quality assurance.
- Communicate pertinent information, problems, concerns or ideas to appropriate persons, following the line of authority, in a timely and effective manner.
- Cooperate with and assist members of the surgical team.
- Remain flexible in cooperation with shift scheduling needs for the Surgery Department
- Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.
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