Surgical Tech/CST Inpatient OR Fulltime Day Shift
Company: Wellstar Health System, Inc.
Location: Douglasville
Posted on: June 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Facility: Paulding Hospital
Job Summary:Day ShiftProgressive Paulding Campus Inpatient OR-
experience in general inpatient surgery needed for this key
roleFulltime CST /Certified Surgical TechInpatient CST experience
strongly preferredPlease note current CST certification required
and please include in Resume with ID number for verification
purposes The Senior 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 advanced knowledge, skill and ability to
perform duties within the context of at least two surgical
specialties including moderate to high acuity 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 a high-level ability to
acquire 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. Must have the clinical skill,
knowledge, and disposition to mentor, precept or train in various
modalities. Initiates performance improvement initiatives in
conjunction with unit leadership. 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 TestingCore
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:He/she has the knowledge,
skill and ability of the procedure being performed and anticipates
the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team
within moderate to high difficulty surgical cases as defined by the
scope of anatomy, equipment, and instrumentation of the case*
Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure which
includes review and utilization of appropriate preference card.*
Assists with room set-up to include opening of sterile supplies.*
Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and
medication/solutions needed for procedure in an accurate,
aseptically prioritized, and timely manner, including reviewing and
utilizing appropriate preference cards.* Performs appropriate
surgical counts with circulator.* Actively participates in the
procedure pause/time-out.* Scrubs, gowns, and gloves; Gowns and
gloves surgeon and assistants.* Assists in draping sterile field.*
Passes instruments to surgeon during the procedure. Maintains an
organized back table and operative field. Able to anticipate and
offer surgeon suggestions throughout the procedure for facilitating
cases.* Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during
procedure.* Prepares sterile dressings.* Actively participates in
post procedure pause which includes accounting for proper handling
of the specimens.* Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal
sterilization, taking initiative to inform SPD of critical need
instrument.* Applies principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention
of infection and safety of patients and employees.* Prepares case
carts according to procedure and preference cards. Reviews surgical
schedule and assists clinical coordinator with preparation for
future cases.* Observes patients condition and immediately reports
any changes or significant findings to the physician and Registered
Nurse.* Proactively plans for the next steps in the progression of
procedure as needed, demonstrating an ability to adjust without
faltering when an emergency arises.* Performs with the knowledge,
skill, and ability within the context of moderate to high acuity
surgical cases.* Prepares OR room and other areas (as needed) for
receiving patients, which includes stocking, cleaning equipment or
storage areas, turns OR room over, orders/requests supplies,
preparing instruments for future procedures, notification of
specialty staff regarding needed instrumentation or equipment.*
Maintains a financial stewardship related to supplies and
equipment, only opening required supplies until requested by the
surgeon.* Applies knowledge of advanced surgical techniques.*
Exhibits a high level of collaboration with peers in decisions
making related to surgical patient care.Assists the health care
team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware
patient care* Provides relationship-based patient centered care
that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g.
age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery
to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity under supervision
of the registered nurse.* Always partners with the patient by
verifying procedure and conducting relief bedside shift report.*
Practices using current clinical practice standards under the
supervision of the registered nurse* Upholds all health care
system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical
competencies put forth by this job description including legal,
regulatory, and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring
by way of example, such as goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and
Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes.* Supports evidence-based
practice and ethical accountability.* Demonstrates teamwork and
collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally
responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all
healthcare team members. Promotes team spirit and positive work
environment.* Serves as patient advocate including patient care and
safety.* Assists other members of the team with between case and
terminal cleaning of room.* Assists in preparing room for the next
patient.* Assists in transporting patients.* Appropriately provides
comfort and safety measures for specific age patient.* Participates
in performance improvement initiatives. Seeks opportunities to
improve processes and collaborate with the health care team.*
Maintains positive attitude and flexibility in assignments.Practice
Development* Completes all initial and annual competencies,
required mandatory education, population specific education, CBLs.*
Provides positive learning environment for students and new hires.*
Strives to make the Wellstar Standards of behavior part of daily
work activity.* Participates in any new training related to new
policies, processes, or equipment. Disposition, clinical skills,
and knowledge to mentor, precept, or train students and new
employees.* Trains others on new information, new processes, and/or
new equipment.* Resource/Super-user for new technology or
procedures introduced by our surgeons.* Maintains twenty (20) hours
in continuing education related to field per evaluation
period.Other duties as assigned* Supports licensed staff as
requested by utilizing skills and equipment in which he/she is
competent.* Cares for surgical equipment and accessories.* Always
ensures organization and cleanliness of the surgical area.*
Maintains stock/medical supplies.* Assumes responsibility for other
duties as assigned.* Completes leadership development training
annually.* Completes all Success Factor Requirements by planning
with charge nurses and managers if necessary.Performs other duties
as assignedComplies with all WellStar Health System policies,
standards of work, and code of conduct.Required Minimum
Education:
Keywords: Wellstar Health System, Inc., Sandy Springs , Surgical Tech/CST Inpatient OR Fulltime Day Shift, Healthcare , Douglasville, Georgia
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