Senior Surgical Technologist CV

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

April 04, 2024

Department:

31005840 AHMHI CV Surgical Services MPLS

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Hours Per Week:

36

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Other

Job Summary:

Provides assistance to physicians while scrubbing advanced or complex surgical procedures on two or more teams with the capability to take call. Acts as resource and mentor for other staff members seeking to expand their knowledge. Participates in providing care to patients, undergoing surgical intervention, including identifying, assembling, and facilitating use of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies to assist the surgical team. Tasks are supervised by registered nurse and delegated by the surgeon.

Key Position Details:

$7,500 Sign On Bonus for External Talent

On call + holiday call shifts assigned per departmental need.

12 hour shifts

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Participates as a surgical team member

• Prepares the OR and sets up for procedures.

• Identifies supplies, instruments and equipment needed.

• Maintains safe environment for patient and other staff, using electrical equipment and instruments correctly.

• Follow aseptic technique standards of practice.

• Handles medications and specimens following policies/procedures.

• Assists the physician in the scrub role during surgical procedures

• Maintains sterile field.

• Anticipates needs for instruments, equipment and other supplies.

• Performs sponge, sharps and other counts accurately.

• Accounts for all instruments and items on the field.

• Communicates to physician and circulator when needs arise during the surgical intervention.

• Contributes to success of other CSTs on the team

• Acts as preceptor/mentor for new surgical technologists, and resource for others seeking to expand their knowledge.

• Monitors progress.

• Works with the team to identify ways to improve the work practices and efficiencies.

• Provides assistance to physicians while scrubbing advanced or complex surgical procedures

• Works between two or more surgical teams and shares call

• Acts as expert clinical resource by assuring surgeons have what is needed to do cases.

• Informs manager/supervisor of staff and surgeon concerns, quality/safety or other department issues.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program required

• 2 to 5 Years Scrubbing in multi specialty setting minimum 2 years required

• Certified Surgical Technologist

• The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or

• Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) Certification required upon hire
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support

• Multisource required upon hire

Physical Demands

Medium Work:

Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently