Surgical Technologist (CST) -OR General Surgery
On-siteFort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. Ensure the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room to each operation. Assist the surgeon during the operation as allowed by professional and legal standards. Assist with cleaning the operating room after the operation, ensuring proper routing of equipment and used material. Maintain strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of a sterile field and apply principles of asepsis to provide optimal patient care. Recognize problems encountered by the surgeon and anticipate their needs. Maintain CPR, BLS validation and attend annual Validation Day.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a surgical technician program
- Must be certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or be able to obtain certification within one year of employment
- Maintenence of CPR, BLS validation and attendance of annual Validation Day
- Knowledge of various surgical procedures with the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeon
- Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation required
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
- Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field
- Knowledge and practice of basic care and patient safety concepts
- Application of the principles of asepsis in a manner that provides optimal patient care
- Knowledge of OR emergency situations
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