What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surgical Technologist position at BHMG Baptist Health Medical Group Inc.?
Job Description:
Baptist Health Medical Group
Certified Surgical Tech
Vascular Surgery
St. Matthews area
Full time/First shift
Essential Duties:
Assists in transferring / positioning patients under direct supervision
Assists with room turnover
Obtains necessary equipment and positioning supplies needed for cases
Assures all scheduled and emergent cases have complete case carts
Maintains communication with operating room staff, clinical coordinators, control desk charge nurse and manager
Assists with orientation of new personnel and students as requested
Resource for other team members through orientating, mentoring, and coaching
Maintains aseptic technique while opening supplies and during surgical case
Functions as a scrubbed (clean and sterile gown) member of the patient care team
Demonstrates aseptic technique while tying, snapping surgical gowns and movement in OR suite
Assists with the preparation of preoperative site and patient draping
Performs activities required during the operation (e.g. handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains, dressing, etc.) under direct supervision of surgeon
Observes for and corrects breaks in aseptic technique
Handling specimens
Makes appropriate decisions utilizing evidence-based practice and demonstrates critical thinking skills
Assist is retraction of tissue and organs
Assists the physician, within scope of practice, during procedures as necessary
Transferring and irrigating with fluids
Transferring but not administering drugs within the sterile field
Assist in sponging or suctioning operative site
Preparing or cutting suture material
Performs skin closure under the direct supervision of the surgeon
Applies dressing
Minimum Education/Experience:
Associates degree required - Certified Surgical Technologist
One year of job-related experience required
CST, Certified Surg Tech, Surgical Tech, Vascular, Clinical, Practice, Health Care
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
