Surgery Partners
Certified Surgical Tech
Surgery Partners, Bozeman, Montana, us, 59772
JOB TITLE : Certified Surgical Tech
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES : As a Certified Surgical Technician, you will assist the surgeon with procedures, maintain sterile technique, be involved in infection control program, monitor and maintain equipment, supplies and instruments, and help prepare patients for surgery. Must be team oriented and have proven experience working in a fast-paced environment. OR experience and BLS required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical proceduresBefore an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up the sterile field to include surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutionsFollows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patientsPerforms pre-procedure preparations to the patient's skin and bodyCompletes a safety check prior to start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc.Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as checking to ensure it is working properlyMay assist with prep for patient procedureMay transport patients to the procedure roomMay assist with positioning on the procedure tableDrapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performedPasses instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistantsRetracts, cut sutures and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedureParticipates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on type of procedure performedHelps prepare specimens and assists with the disposition of specimensApplies dressingsPost-procedure, assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcherCleans and restocks the procedure roomPulls supplies and instruments for upcoming proceduresAssists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory managementAssists with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high level disinfectionPerforms other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the centerDemonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communicationDemonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lighted, well-ventilated environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist programCST certification, or based on state regulations, they may be grandfathered in, without being certifiedPrefer 1-2 years clinical experience in an operating room setting.Must be certified in Basic Life Support
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Benefits:Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceHealth Savings Account with an employer contributionLife InsurancePTO401(k) retirement plan with a company matchAnd more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity:
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Licenses & Certifications:Surgical Technologist (required)
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GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES : As a Certified Surgical Technician, you will assist the surgeon with procedures, maintain sterile technique, be involved in infection control program, monitor and maintain equipment, supplies and instruments, and help prepare patients for surgery. Must be team oriented and have proven experience working in a fast-paced environment. OR experience and BLS required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical proceduresBefore an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up the sterile field to include surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutionsFollows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patientsPerforms pre-procedure preparations to the patient's skin and bodyCompletes a safety check prior to start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc.Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as checking to ensure it is working properlyMay assist with prep for patient procedureMay transport patients to the procedure roomMay assist with positioning on the procedure tableDrapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performedPasses instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistantsRetracts, cut sutures and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedureParticipates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on type of procedure performedHelps prepare specimens and assists with the disposition of specimensApplies dressingsPost-procedure, assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcherCleans and restocks the procedure roomPulls supplies and instruments for upcoming proceduresAssists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory managementAssists with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high level disinfectionPerforms other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the centerDemonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communicationDemonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lighted, well-ventilated environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist programCST certification, or based on state regulations, they may be grandfathered in, without being certifiedPrefer 1-2 years clinical experience in an operating room setting.Must be certified in Basic Life Support
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Benefits:Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceHealth Savings Account with an employer contributionLife InsurancePTO401(k) retirement plan with a company matchAnd more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity:
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Licenses & Certifications:Surgical Technologist (required)
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