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Campbell Clinic Foundation · 3 months ago

Tier 1 SC Certified Surgical Technician, PRN

TICookeville, Cookeville, TN, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics is a healthcare provider seeking a Tier 1 SC Certified Surgical Technician. The role involves maintaining sterile conditions in the operating room, assisting with surgical procedures, and ensuring quality patient care during operations.

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Responsibilities

Assures that cleaning activities are ongoing, thereby consistently maintaining instrumentation needed for caseload

Cleans and maintains operating rooms before and after surgical procedures. Maintains cleaning solutions and cleaning equipment

Troubleshoots problems related to equipment, supplies, and service. Takes appropriate corrective action and informs the manager when needed

Exercises caution when using chemicals/cleaning fluids that are toxic or caustic

Assures that solid/infectious waste is collected and delivered to the collection area in a timely manner

Assists the OR team in lifting, positioning, transferring, and caring for the sedated/anesthetized patients in the O.R. and PACU

Assists in monitoring patients for positioning safety-related issues under the guidance of the RN, and notifies the RN of safety issues. Follows accepted recommended guidelines for moving, positioning, and holding the limbs of patients

Actively participates in the time-out process

Transports requested items such as sterile and non-sterile supplies, SPD items, charts, records, and equipment between departments and surgical units in a timely manner

Monitors operative schedule to ensure required supplies and implants are available

Maintains principles of aseptic technique. Notifies team members when breaks in technique occur and takes appropriate measures to correct breaks in technique

Responsible for point of use cleaning for all surgical instruments, break-down of surgical instruments and equipment prior to transporting to the Sterile Processing Room

Regular and predictable attendance

Ability to work cooperatively with others

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

CST CertificationBLS CertificationSurgical experienceSurgical techniquesContamination controlSurgical instrumentsBasic arithmetic skillsComputer literacyCustomer ServiceQuality ManagementDependabilityEthicsJudgementSafetySecurityActive ListeningOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeamworkInitiativeAdaptability

Required

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Must have a current and active CST certification

Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited program in surgical technology and completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually

Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the U.S. Army, Navy, or Air Force, and completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually

Completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually for grandfathered individuals

1 year of surgical experience required

Basic knowledge of surgical technique, including surgical care preparation and Operating Room sterile field set-up and break down required

Knowledge of methods and procedures for contamination control

Able to communicate effectively in the English language

Basic arithmetic skills are required

Identifies and resolves problems promptly

Must be computer literate

CST Certification and BLS Certification are required