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Community Health Systems · 3 months ago

Certified Surgical Technician - Full Time Surgery Center

746 JEFFERSON AVENUE, SCRANTON, PA, 18510, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Community Health Systems is dedicated to providing top quality care to patients. The Certified Surgical Technician works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe and effective patient care in the operating room, ensuring the sterile field is maintained and instruments are handled properly.

Health CareHospital

No H1B

Responsibilities

Prepares the operating room by ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly set up and available based on the procedure and physician preference card

Maintains a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique

Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently during surgical procedures

Handles surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection, point-of-use cleaning, and sterilization

Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse to support patient safety

Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under the direction of the RN to ensure patient safety and procedural readiness

Supports ongoing maintenance and accuracy of physician preference cards and procedural documentation

Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment to designated storage areas, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency

Performs other duties as assigned

Maintains regular and reliable attendance

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

CST - Certified Surgical TechnologistBCLS - Basic Life SupportSurgical techniques expertiseOperating room experienceInfection control knowledgeCommitment to patient safetyEffective communicationTeamwork skillsOrganizational skillsTime management skills