Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assistant (PRN)
Florence, SC
TRACKING CODE
7241-3
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job responsibilities include those listed in competency document.
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Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
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Must be flexible, punctual, and be willing to learn in the surgical environment
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Work under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
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Ensures the availability and preparedness of OR rooms, supplies and equipment needed to support efficient and effective perioperative processes.
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Responsible for having sterile instruments, sutures and equipment necessary for the surgical procedure, along with a working knowledge of each device
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Assist with positioning and prepping according to the standards of practice and policies and procedures of the department and the hospital
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Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator and performs additional counts as necessary
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Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
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Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.
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Required to maintain the sterile field to ensure patient/employee safety by maintaining highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure
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Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.
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Assist in lifting, turning, positioning and preparing patients for surgical procedures, using proper body mechanics
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Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
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Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
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Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room
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Uses standard precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment when working around or handling hazardous substances, including blood and body fluids.
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:
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A graduate of an accredited program of surgical technology with first assist training
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BLS certification
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Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
WORK SCHEDULE
Part time
JOB LOCATION
Florence, SC, United States
POSITION TYPE
Part time