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Wellstar Health System · 5 hours ago

Certified Surg Tech - All Facilities

Roswell, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Wellstar Health System is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of every person they serve. The Certified Surgical Technologist assists the healthcare team in providing safe and culturally aware patient care during surgical procedures, ensuring all necessary supplies and instruments are prepared and maintained in a sterile environment.

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Responsibilities

Knowledge, skill and ability of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team within moderate to high difficulty surgical cases as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment, and instrumentation of the case

Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure which includes review and utilization of appropriate preference card

Assists with room set-up to include opening of sterile supplies

Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medication/solutions needed for procedure in an accurate, aseptically prioritized, and timely manner, including reviewing and utilizing appropriate preference cards

Performs appropriate surgical counts with circulator

Actively participates in the procedure pause/time-out

Scrubs, gowns, and gloves; Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants

Assists in draping sterile field

Passes instruments to surgeon during the procedure. Maintains an organized back table and operative field. Able to anticipate and offer surgeon suggestions throughout the procedure for facilitating cases

Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure

Prepares sterile dressings

Actively participates in post procedure pause which includes accounting for proper handling of the specimens

Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, taking initiative to inform SPD of critical need instrument

Applies principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and safety of patients and employees

Prepares case carts according to procedure and preference cards. Reviews surgical schedule and assists clinical coordinator with preparation for future cases

Observes patients condition and immediately reports any changes or significant findings to the physician and Registered Nurse

Proactively plans for the next steps in the progression of procedure as needed, demonstrating an ability to adjust without faltering when an emergency arises

Performs with the knowledge, skill, and ability within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases

Prepares OR room and other areas (as needed) for receiving patients, which includes stocking, cleaning equipment or storage areas, turns OR room over, orders/requests supplies, preparing instruments for future procedures, notification of specialty staff regarding needed instrumentation or equipment

Maintains a financial stewardship related to supplies and equipment, only opening required supplies until requested by the surgeon

Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care

Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity under supervision of the registered nurse

Always partners with the patient by verifying procedure and conducting relief bedside shift report

Practices using current clinical practice standards under the supervision of the registered nurse

Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description including legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such as goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes

Supports evidence-based practice and ethical accountability

Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. Promotes team spirit and positive work environment

Serves as patient advocate including patient care and safety

Assists other members of the team with between case and terminal cleaning of room

Assists in preparing room for the next patient

Assists in transporting patients

Appropriately provides comfort and safety measures for specific age patient

Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and collaborate with the health care team

Maintains positive attitude and flexibility in assignments

Completes all initial and annual competencies, required mandatory education, population specific education, CBLs

Provides positive learning environment for students and new hires

Strives to make the Wellstar Standards of behavior part of daily work activity

Participates in any new training related to new policies, processes, or equipment. Ability to mentor, precept, or train students and new employees

Retains new information and implements new processes or new equipment

Resource for new technology or procedures introduced by our surgeons

Maintains twenty (20) hours in continuing education related to field per evaluation period

Supports licensed staff as requested by utilizing skills and equipment in which he/she is competent

Cares for surgical equipment and accessories

Always ensures organization and cleanliness of the surgical area

Maintains stock/medical supplies

Assumes responsibility for other duties as assigned

Completes all Success Factor Requirements by planning with charge nurses and managers if necessary

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct

Qualification

CST - Cert Surgical TechBLS - Basic Life SupportSurgical proceduresMulti-taskCustomer serviceBasic computer skillsDelegateDetail orientationInterpersonal skillsCollaborateEffective communicationCritical thinking

Required

High School Diploma General or GED General

CST - Cert Surgical Tech

BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

National certification Required

Ability to read, write and speak the English language

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care

Ability to delegate to other team members as required

Ability to multi-task essential; Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential

Strong detail orientation required

Knowledge of surgical procedures required

Basic computer skills are required

Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing

Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities, self-direct, and apply independent judgment

Ability to think critically and adapt quickly to changing situations

Skill and ability in basic computer skills to include Word, Excel

Preferred

LPN - Lic Practical Nurse-Preferred

TS-C(NCCT) - Tech in Surgery - Certified

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus Offered

Relocation Assistance Available

Company

Wellstar Health System

Glassdoor3.6

The largest health system in Georgia.

Founded in 1993

Marietta, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.wellstar.org

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