Certified Surgical Tech Full Time (635AM-305PM) at Titus Regional Medical Center

Job: Certified Surgical TechClassification: Hourly/Non-ExemptJob Category: 3 TechniciansPosition SummaryThe Certified Surgical Tech assists surgeon(s) during operative and invasive procedures.Essential Functions-Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure.-Monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies.-Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments.-Verifies sterility and integrity of packages.-Performs patient care assignments while maintaining quality improvement standards.-Provides care based on age-specific needs (i.e. pediatric adolescent geriatric).-Adjusts hours to meet patient services when cases are more or less than scheduled.-Maintains compliance with the call coverage and call-in time.-Maintains a clean neat and safe environment by ensuring that supplies and equipment are cleaned and stored in an organized manner.-Performs scrubbing technique according to departmental policy.-Accurately performs all sponge sharp and instrument counts according to policy.-Prepares instrumentation according to Physicians preference cards and scheduled procedures; keeps cards current.-Wears personal protective equipment during all procedures.-Demonstrates proper concepts of prepping and draping according to Physician preference.-Recognizes unseen boundaries between sterile/unsterile areas and when break occurs.-Carries out activities during operations pertaining to handling of instruments sponges suture drains and dressings.-Assists in restocking rooms and checking for outdated items.-Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.-Maintains adequate inventory of both stack and non-stock items for Surgical Services and Anesthesia.-Anticipates needs of surgeon during intraoperative phase.-Assumes responsibility for care of instruments/equipment during intra/ postoperative phase including cleaning and processing of instruments.-Demonstrates ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions read and write English and perform simple math calculations.-Performs on-call duties as necessary.-Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.-Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.-Performs other duties as assigned.-Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.-Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).Work Experience-One year of Operating Room experience preferred.Education-High School graduate or equivalent preferred.-Surgical Tech Certification within 180 days of hire date required.-BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire date required.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentLifting/Carrying Pushing/PullingLbs. % Time Lbs. % TimeMovement % TimeBend/Stoop/Twist 0-33Crouch/Squat 0-33Kneel/Crawl 0-33Reach above Shoulder 0-33Reach below Shoulder 0-33Repetitive Arm 34-66Repetitive Hand 34-66Grasping 34-66Squeezing 0-33Climb Stairs 0-33Walking Uneven 0-33Walking Even 34-66Environment % TimeIndoors 67-100Outdoors 0-33Extreme Heat NoneDusty NoneExcessive Noise 0-33Equipment % TimeMotor Vehicles NoneFoot Pedals 0-33Extreme Heat NoneDusty NoneExcessive Noise 0-33Work near % TimeMachinery 34-66Electricity 34-66Sharps 34-66Chemicals 34-66Fumes 34-66Heights NoneVisionDepth Perception Required< 20 RequiredColor Not RequiredPeripheral RequiredEndurance Hours at Once Total in 12HRSit 1 3Stand 4 4.5Walk 4 4.5 Key Skills Abinitio,Administration And Accounting,Android,Bid Management,Inventory Management,Embedded C Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1