Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - OR General Surgery
Job Details
Full Job Description
Education
Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technician program
Licensure, Certification, Registration
Must be certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Language Skills
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
• Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field required.
• Knowledge and practice of basic care and patient safety concepts.
• Application of the principles of asepsis in a manner that provides optimal patient care.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation required.
• Knowledge of various surgical procedures with the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeon.
Maintains certification by participating in continuing education activities.
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Job Description:
Provide service and support before, during, and
after surgical procedures. Ensures the presence and proper arrangement
of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room to each
operation; assists the surgeon during the operation as allowed by
professional and legal standards; and assists with cleaning operating
room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment, and
used material.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - OR General Surgery
Backus Hospital
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