Surgical Tech

AM-04:30

PM Description: The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) serves as a member of the healthcare team and provides technical support to the surgeon, registered nurse, and anesthesiologist in the operating room. The CST assumes appropriate responsibilities in the perioperative area by scrubbing, assisting the RN circulator, setting up and breaking down surgical procedures, pulling and putting away supplies and equipment, and environmental service duties. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and instruments are ready for use. Clean operating room between cases. Restock operating rooms as necessary to meet par levels. Assist other operating roomsfor coverage. Knowledge of surgeon preferences, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment. Prepare casesfor the next day. May operate sterilizer, lights, suction machine, and other designated equipment. Ensure patient, procedure, operative site, positioning and equipment correspond. Follow the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens. Report observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and acts according to policy. Perform hand scrub according to policy and procedure. Arrange instruments and supplies for surgical procedure. Maintain integrity of instruments. Ensure proper counting of sponges, instruments, and sharps. Assist in gowning of other personnel and draping of patient. Anticipate surgeon s needs. Pass instruments to surgeon and/or assistant as appropriate. Communicate needs to circulators to ensure efficient and uninterrupted progress of procedure. Prepare and preserve specimens. Verify name, strength, and dosage of medication with circulator; confirms, labels, and places on surgical field. Clean and disinfect all tables, countersurfaces, stands, and floor. May help transport patients and restock the operating room.

Unit Description: The Tuscan ASC is a 4 OR and 1 procedure room center. We perform Total joints, ENT, Breast, Opthalmology, foot and ankle surgeries as well as endoscopy and pain procedures. Credentials: Personal

Health History: MMR - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: Influenza Vaccine - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: TB Test - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: Health Statement - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:MGB Criminal Background Check - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:MGB Resume - For Submission:True; For Onboard:False; Optional:False Professional:MGB References - For Submission:True; For Onboard:False; Optional:False Checklist/Testing:MGB Skills Checklist - For Submission:True; For Onboard:False; Optional:False Professional:MGB Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: Positive PPD- Negative Chest X-Ray - For Submission:False; For Onboard:False; Optional:True Professional:MGB Education Verification - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:MGB SSN Trace - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:MGB National Sex Offender Check - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:MGB Exclusion Checks - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:MGB New Hampshire State Checks - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:MGB Name Change Documentation - For Submission:False; For Onboard:False; Optional:True

Personal Health History: MGB TB Symptom Survey (if Positive PPD) - For Submission:False; For Onboard:False; Optional:True Checklist/Testing:MGB Candidate Submission Coversheet - For Submission:True; For Onboard:False; Optional:False Checklist/Testing:MGB Beeline Attestation - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Order Requisition Reason Name: Open

Need :56