CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

The Surgical Technologist prepares the operating room before a surgery takes place. They also prepare patients for surgery, arrange medical equipment, and assist doctors during surgical procedures.

Qualifications

Certified Surgical Technologist

High School Diploma or G.E.D. CNA or LPN preferred

One year of work in the medical field preferred.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares and issues central sterile supplies and equipment used in OR and other departments requiring sterile supplies.

Received, breaks down, sorts, inventories, cleans, and examines surgical instruments for proper serviceability.

Properly prepares instruments for sterilization using sterilization principles

Assembles and wraps surgical instruments and other supplies and equipment for sterilization

Loads and operates sterilization equipment using best practice policy and procedures

Cleans and disinfects all equipment according to department procedures

Conducts tests pertinent to CS such as spore tests and Bowie Dick Tests

Follows collection, processing, and distribution procedures according to policy (rounds)

Orders necessary supplies for the department weekly

Performs preventative maintenance procedures on rental equipment according to department procedures

Utilizes personal protective barriers and equipment; performs universal precautions

Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Ability to develop good working relations with other employees of the hospital

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to have a high degree of tact, discretion, accuracy and confidentiality in dealing within the clinic as well as the community

Knowledge of medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies including medical standards, regulations, equipment and safety.

Ability to modify communication style and explanations of procedures consistent with patient's ability to understand, hear, and their desire for information.