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Memorial Health · 3 months ago

Certified Surgical Technologist, Surgery

US-IL-Decatur

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Memorial Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join their surgical team at Decatur Memorial Hospital. The CST will maintain a sterile environment for surgical patients, ensure availability of necessary supplies and equipment, and assist during surgical procedures by passing instruments and supplies.

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Responsibilities

Ensures sterile environment and applies sterile and safe techniques

Assists in preparation and draping of the patient

Assists with operating room setup

Wears lead aprons during radiological surgical procedure. Always wears eye protection and personal protection equipment/uses hands free zone

Reports unsafe conditions

Disassembles and decontaminates instruments/supplies

Performs as a scrub nurse or assistant, anticipating surgeon’s needs throughout

Plans for procedures by reviewing case cart and resource map

Sets up and passes instruments, sutures and supplies during surgical procedures

Identifies specimens with the surgeon and the circulating nurse, places in appropriate container that is properly labeled. Transports specimen to appropriate lab pickup area

Transports surgery patients as needed

Utilizes supplies and equipment in cost-effective manner

Maintains adequate supplies/par levels for assigned specialty items (i.e. mesh, staplers, special suture, and ortho systems)

Updates resource maps on an ongoing basis

Collaborates with RN for correct sponge, needle, and instrument count

Achieves goals identified at previous annual or 90 day evaluation

Maintains proficiency in specialties and flexibility in all other areas

Attends meetings and in-services to further self-growth

Completes required Computer Based Learnings (CBL’S) on NetLearning

Seeks information from literature and resource persons for all specialties

Maintains requirements for certification

Assists in instructing staff, students, and new employees

Adheres to departmental/DMH policies

Performs other duties as assigned

Regular attendance and punctuality

Unscheduled hours and weekly stay-lates

Participation in 24-hour call rotation

Qualification

Surgical Technologist CertificationAnatomical structuresCPR certificationSurgical equipmentCompetency in tissue handlingCooperationQuality focusAdaptabilityCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Completion of a formal Surgical Technologist Program, or in the last semester of an approved program is REQUIRED

Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) is required within 6 months after graduation

Graduate of a recognized Surgical Technologist program, or in the last semester of an approved program is required

National certification and CPR certification are required within 6 months of graduation from recognized program, or within 6 months start date of employment

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions

Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills for all age groups and populations served

Knowledge of anatomical structures and application skills in tissue handling, retracting, clamping, cutting, suturing, and exposure retracting in either the assistant or scrub role

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Monitors the effectiveness and accuracy of surgical equipment and devices for optimum performance

The ability to maintain sustained hand and/or arm position while moving the opposite hand and/or arm

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled hours and flexing work schedule to accommodate the needs of the department; unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions

Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time

Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods

Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts

Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively

Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information

Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality

Quantity – Meets productivity standards-remains productive between procedures; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals

Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations

Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees

This position is performed within an environment of frequent exposure to uncomfortable temperature levels, and/or potentially injurious elements or conditions and hazardous chemicals

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk, stand for long periods of time, bend and reach

The employee is regularly required to assist in lifting and supporting patients/equipment (possibly 300 lbs. or more)

The employee will frequently be required to lift weight of 5 to 50 pounds

The employee will frequently be required to use step stools to gain height for satisfactory performance

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to possess visual/auditory acuity to meet visual/auditory demands of the job

High degree of mental stress