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Certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room, Full-Time, Variable

Prisma Health

Maryville, TNFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1w agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Maryville, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CST (Certified Surgical Tech) Through NBSTSA Or TS-C (Tech In Surgery) Through NCCTMaintains Surgical Technology Certification

Job overview

Prisma Health is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room, Full-Time, Variable. Assists in care of patients of all ages before, during and after surgical procedures by performing scrub duties and related functions as a member of the surgical team on a novice to advanced beginner level, maintaining patient safety, privacy and confidentiality, complying with legal and sterilization standards, and participating in quality improvement activities while completing required education annually.

Key focus areas include Prepare for surgical procedures by collecting necessary supplies and instruments according to the surgeon preference card., Prepare the operating room by opening sterile supplies, setting up the table, and arranging instruments and supplies for the case., and Assist the surgical team during the operative procedure, maintain instrument counts, identify specimens, and handle drugs under RN direction..

Important skills include Aseptic Techniques, Instrument Count Management, Specimen Handling, Drug Handling, Sterile Supplies Setup, and Operating Room Preparation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Aseptic TechniquesInstrument Count ManagementSpecimen HandlingDrug HandlingSterile Supplies SetupOperating Room PreparationSurgical Team AssistanceCleaning and Room Turnover

Qualifications

Accredited Surgical Technology Program or U.S. Armed Forces Training or U.S. Dept of Labor Apprenticeship ProgramCST (Certified Surgical Tech) Through NBSTSA or TS-C (Tech in Surgery) Through NCCTMaintains Surgical Technology CertificationAbility to Complete 15 Hours of Mandatory ST Education Annually

Full job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Assists in care of patients of all ages before, during and after surgical procedures by performing scrub duties and related functions as a member of the surgical team on a novice to advanced beginner level completing identified job competencies. Maintains patient safety, privacy and confidentiality. Complies with legal aspects of patient care. Complies with sterilization standards and standards for handling sharps or contaminated instruments. Participates in quality improvement activities and completes hospital required education annually.

Essential Functions

  • All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

  • Prepares for surgical procedures by collecting necessary supplies and instruments according to Surgeon Preference Card.

  • Prepares the Operating Room for cases by opening sterile supplies, setting up table, arranging instruments and supplies according to type of case.

  • Assists the surgical team during the operative procedure. Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, needles and sponges. Identifies and cares for specimens. Handles drugs and solutions under direction of the RN.

  • Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and terminally clean at the end of the day. Returns unused supplies and instruments and extra equipment to proper storage.

  • Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitor situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Takes action to correct.

  • Models Prisma Health behavior expectations. Assists with coaching, mentoring and training coworkers as assigned. Trains and assists with integration of new team members. Shares knowledge, ideas and expertise to support the team and the department.

  • Completes annual age specific accountabilities.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

  • This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education - Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program, Surgical Technologist training in the U.S. Armed Forces or a U.S. Dept of Labor Apprenticeship Program for Surgical Technologists.

  • Experience - No previous experience required.

In Lieu Of

  • NA​

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

  • Certified as one of the following: CST (Certified Surgical Tech) through NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting) or TS-C (Tech in Surgery) through NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing).

  • Maintains surgical technology certification

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to complete 15 hours of mandatory ST education annually

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Department

80016160 Operating Room

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