Surgical Technologist Cert
Company: Wellstar Health System, Inc.
Location: Lilburn
Posted on: May 29, 2023
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Job Description:
Responsibilities
The Certified Surgical Technologist functions under the direction
of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team
in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient
care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties
within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases(with
an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases
require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and
instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the
surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an
acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more
difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan
for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with
other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot
instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or
equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or
train in various modalities. Participates in performance
improvement initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to,
preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a
safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the
maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns.
In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and
serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a
certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned
including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and
stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also,
ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards
at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the
facility in which the ST is working.
DEFINITION: Certified Surgical Technologist - required to have a
certificate or associate's degree from a community college or a
technical school and have passed the a competency examination
through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical
Assisting or National Center for Competency Testing
Qualifications
Required Minimum Education
Preferred Minimum Experience
Required Minimum Certification
Required Minimum Skills
Keywords: Wellstar Health System, Inc., Roswell , Surgical Technologist Cert, Healthcare , Lilburn, Georgia
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