Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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Certified Surgical Technician, Operating RoomJob Description:
Certified Surgical Technician, Operating Room
SUMMARY:  Responsible for the care and safety of the adult and geriatric patients who come under his/her care in the scrub role. Able to scrub a variety of orthopedic cases such as total joints, instrumented spine fusions, complex hand, foot and sports.  Certification is required.
$6,000 Sign on Bonus (*New graduates are not eligible for bonus)
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:
- Exemplifies the values of New England Baptist Hospital and the ROSE philosophy.
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
- Provides a safe, efficient environment for the surgical patient:
- Knowledge and understanding of principles of asepsis and sterile technique.
- Adheres to dress code and operating room infection control policies.
- Adheres to universal precautions.
- Able to locate emergency equipment.
- Utilizes proper body mechanics when lifting and moving patients and equipment.
- Adheres to electrical safety policies and procedures.
- Performs sponge, sharp, and instrument counts according to NEBH policies and procedures.
- Reports non-functioning equipment and/or unsafe environment to Nurse Manager or designee.
- Demonstrates ability to identify emergency situations and use sound judgment in instituting established procedures.
- Shows initiative to inquire and explore surgical procedures to broaden and strengthen clinical skills.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of infection control policies:
- Shares responsibility to monitor and control O.R. environment.
- Respects the patient’s inherent right to privacy, dignity and safety.
- Demonstrates the planning and organizational skills necessary to use time and materials efficiently:
- Assists the RN in facilitating speed and efficiency with room set up and turnover time.
- Demonstrates competency to practice independently in the scrub role in a variety of surgical specialties.
- Demonstrates cost containment in the use equipment and supplies.
- Â Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure.
- Demonstrates the proper use, cleaning, processing, and storage of instruments and equipment.
- Demonstrates concern with overall functioning of the operating room:
- Manages free time productively.
- Offers to assist co-workers when finished with own assignment.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to assist with additional unit needs as necessary.
- Performs other duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- CST – Certified Surgical Technologist
- Completion of Surgical Technician Training Program
- A minimum of one-year professional CST experience required in an OR
American Heart Association Heart Saver required