Surgical Technologist (CST) -OR General Surgery
On-site · St. Louis, Missouri, United States
St. Louis, Missouri, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeMid LevelLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
License Or Certification
Company size
Enterprise
Job Summary
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. Reports to Manager.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a surgical technician program.
- Must be certified through the NBSTSA or able to obtain certification within one year of employment.
- Maintenance of CPR, BLS validation and attendance of annual Validation Day 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.
- Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
- 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.
- Knowledge of OR emergency situations.
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