Efficus Inc
Certified Surgical Technologist (cst)
Efficus Inc, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEDiscusses any special needs with the surgeon before surgery and scrubs into surgery in an adequate time for proper preparation of instruments before the surgeon scrubs in.Prepares the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as needed.Prepares and maintains the instrument table(s) in an organized and comprehensive manner to avoid damage to instrumentation as well as incorrect needs or instrument counts.Identifies damaged or incomplete trays, rectifies discrepancies immediately, or contacts those that can help in order to avoid delays or injury.Sets up the operating room according to surgical procedure schedules; arranges sterile setup of instrument table supplies and equipment required for specific procedure, carefully selecting and opening only needed supplies.Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures.Performs surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and misc. items, according to established policies and procedures.Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team staff.Passes sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants during procedures, holds retractor devices, and acts to anticipate and respond to the surgical team’s needs during course of surgery.Assists the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient.Receives surgical specimens following specimen protocol, and passes the specimen(s) off the sterile field to circulating nurse, verifying source of specimen.Assists with placement of surgical dressings to operative site following surgical case completion.Disassembles surgical instrumentation as indicated at end of the procedure, recycles as indicated, and appropriately disposes of sharps, fluids, and waste at end of the surgical procedure.Prepares soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to decontamination area.Ensures the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for distribution.KEY SUCCESS FACTORSKnowledge of infection prevention and regulatory sterilization standards.Knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques.Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to assist surgeons with invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact with surgical and central sterile processing team members.Occasional exposure to chemical and radiation hazards.CertificationsBasic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.Cert Surgical Technologist (CST): CST from NBSTSA or NCCT.Seniority level
Entry levelEmployment type
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Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
role at
Efficus Inc .Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEDiscusses any special needs with the surgeon before surgery and scrubs into surgery in an adequate time for proper preparation of instruments before the surgeon scrubs in.Prepares the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as needed.Prepares and maintains the instrument table(s) in an organized and comprehensive manner to avoid damage to instrumentation as well as incorrect needs or instrument counts.Identifies damaged or incomplete trays, rectifies discrepancies immediately, or contacts those that can help in order to avoid delays or injury.Sets up the operating room according to surgical procedure schedules; arranges sterile setup of instrument table supplies and equipment required for specific procedure, carefully selecting and opening only needed supplies.Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures.Performs surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and misc. items, according to established policies and procedures.Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team staff.Passes sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants during procedures, holds retractor devices, and acts to anticipate and respond to the surgical team’s needs during course of surgery.Assists the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient.Receives surgical specimens following specimen protocol, and passes the specimen(s) off the sterile field to circulating nurse, verifying source of specimen.Assists with placement of surgical dressings to operative site following surgical case completion.Disassembles surgical instrumentation as indicated at end of the procedure, recycles as indicated, and appropriately disposes of sharps, fluids, and waste at end of the surgical procedure.Prepares soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to decontamination area.Ensures the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for distribution.KEY SUCCESS FACTORSKnowledge of infection prevention and regulatory sterilization standards.Knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques.Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to assist surgeons with invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact with surgical and central sterile processing team members.Occasional exposure to chemical and radiation hazards.CertificationsBasic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.Cert Surgical Technologist (CST): CST from NBSTSA or NCCT.Seniority level
Entry levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Health Care ProviderIndustries
Staffing and Recruiting
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