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OSS Health · 3 weeks ago

Certified Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgical Center- Full Time

Pennsylvania, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

OSS Health is an Ambulatory Surgical Center seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join their operating room team. The role involves preparing for surgeries, maintaining sterile environments, assisting nurses, and ensuring patient safety throughout procedures.

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Responsibilities

Prepares and checks assigned cases for appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment necessary for each procedure

Follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies, setting up cases, scrubbing, gowning and draping as observed. Reports any break in aseptic technique

Maintains an orderly back table and mayo stand during procedure following established routine set-up as observed

Assists circulating nurse in performing sponge, needle, and instrument counts; immediately reports discrepancies and/or corrections as documented and observed

Consistently demonstrates proper handling of instruments and equipment to avoid damage and loss as observed

Keeps surgeon preference cards up-to-date as documented and observed

Demonstrates an ability to perform scrub duties as outlined in procedure manual, as observed

Assists with application of dressings and transfers patient

Assists with general cleaning of room and sets up next case as observed

Demonstrates the ability to adapt to changes in the workload and work as part of the team to finish the schedule as observed

Assists other staff members with completion of routine duties of the department as observed

Assists with the orientation of new personnel as assigned

Maintains confidentiality of all patient, Center and physician information; respects the patient’s privacy

Performs duties in a safe manner

Demonstrates an awareness of patient safety and proper body mechanics when moving patients or equipment

Checks assigned OR equipment before case to ensure proper functioning; immediately reports any inoperative or malfunctioning equipment

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of departmental safety policies and procedures; participates in identification and evaluation of potential department safety problems and precautions as observed and documented

Adheres to department specific OSHA and infection control guidelines regarding health maintenance and infection prevention 100% of the time as observed and documented

May function as backup in the instrument room – must be able to wash, sterilize and wrap instruments

May train newly hired staff as needed

May take one extra responsibilities such as special projects, research, etc

Demonstrates expertise in the execution of the duties and responsibilities of the position

Functions in the role of float or covers charge role as needed to assist in managing the patient and staff schedule, working in collaboration with other charge and management team in decision making process and maintaining efficiency within the ASC day-to-day operations

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Certification as Surgical TechnologistBLS certificationMedical terminologyProficient computer skillsPlanOrganizeEffective communication skillsTime managementTeamwork