Certified Surgical Tech - Endo (Call)
- DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
- An Endoscopy LPN/Certified Technologist is a paraprofessional qualified by a didactic and clinical training to provide services during endoscopy procedures under the supervision and responsibility of the ASC Director and RN circulatory nurses or his/her designee. As part of the ASC Team, he/she is responsible for the technical aspects of the patient`s surgical intervention. The LPN and Circulating Nurse work as a team as the surgical patient`s advocate.
- POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
- Experience:
- Knowledge and application of surgical aseptic technique required.
- Education and Training:
- Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technologist program or accredited LPN program.
- License, Certification & Registration:
- Certification in Basic Life Support required.
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- Other Requirements:
- Ability to anticipate and meet the needs of the Surgical Team and Endoscopy Team required.
- Ability to meet the needs of the patients for safety, comfort, and reassurance required.
- Rotation on-call system participation required.
- Must be willing to cross-train to Crane Center & Sterile Processing.
- Must be willing to function in other capacities needed for the department.
- Capable of rapid and accurate movements of body and hands in response to visual and audio stimuli.
- Able to perform a variety of duties in the Operating Room under supervision of the Registered Nurse, and handle a variety of equipment.
- Experience: