Certified Surgical Technologist - Certified Surgical Tech job in Elkins, WV

Company: Gifted Healthcare
Location: Elkins
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Certified Surgical Tech (CST) Travel Job
Certified Surgical Technicians CST scrub in on orthopedic, spine, urology, and pain management cases. CSTs must work well with other health team members to achieve total patient care. Our preferred Certified Surgical Tech candidate is well-organized and good at anticipating the surgeon's needs.
Certified Surgical Tech (CST) Responsibilities:

• Ensure the presence of all instruments, equipment, and supplies necessary for procedures; inspect instruments to ensure all required items are available.
  
• CST performs surgical scrub technique and gown and glove procedure for self and surgical team; maintains a sterile field and take immediate action to correct any breaks in technique.
  
• Perform specimen reconciliation and care for and identify specimens.
  
• Certified Surgical Technician assists with procedure room turnovers and close-of-day activities.
  
• Transfer specimens to pathology for pickup.
  
• CST documents patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures.
  
• Assist the physician and occasionally an RN during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
  
• CST cleans clinical area before and after procedures and properly dispose of contaminated supplies and equipment.
  
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient and staff by complying with facility requirements and safety standards.
  
• CST assists in the transport and positioning of patients when necessary.
  
• Certified Surgical Tech washes, assembles, sterilizes, and stores instruments and supplies, and ensures they are static functional and sterile.
  
• Maintain a clean and orderly instrument/equipment processing area (e.g., inventory, shelves, counters, equipment), determine whether each item is in good working condition, and check equipment indicators for proper static functions.
  
• CST assists circulating nurse in obtaining supplies, equipment, and opening rooms, as necessary.
  
• CST leak tests scope after every procedure and inspects instruments/equipment for damage and defects.

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