Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Sign on bonus $3000 (eligible applicants from outside the DH system only)

• POSITION STANDARDS
  • • High school diploma or equivalent required
    • Certification required upon hire
    • Completion of surgical tech training course required
    • BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
    • State of New Hampshire Medical Technicians License Registration RSA 310:8 required within 30 days of hire
    • Organizational skills with specific attention to details and ability to multitask
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Strong, positive, and flexible interpersonal skills delivered in a professional, confidential manner.
• POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
    • Physical Activity:
      • • Ability to stand and ambulate at least 7 hours of an 8 hour or 9 hours of a 10 hour shift
        • Frequent lifting, stretching, and reaching
        • Excellent visual acuity necessary with correction (glasses or contacts) 20/30 including color distinction and depth perception
        • Auditory senses intact with or without correction
        • Repetitive motion demands

        Mental Activity:

        • Shows adaptability and alertness
        • Capable of good judgment
        • Able to coordinate activities and apply learned principles
        • Shows ability to coordinate ideas and follow directions
        • Cooperative with co-workers
        • Mental stamina to withstand stress
    • Upper Extremity:
      • • Use of Upper Extremity - 67% to 100%
    • Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
      • • Initial push up to a maximum of 55 lbs - 34% to 66%
        • Initial pull up to a maximum of 42 lbs - 34% to 66%
        • Sustained push up to a maximum of 25 lbs - 34% to 66%
        • Sustained pull up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 34% to 66%
        • Lift up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 1% to 33%
        • Carry up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 1% to 33%

        Environmental Exposure:

        • Blood and bodily fluids
        • Communicable diseases
        • Chemicals
        • Radiation
• PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
  • Position Objective
    • The Surgical Technologist contributes to the efficient and effective operation of the surgical team by providing skilled assistance in preparing the procedure room / operating room, ensuring sterile techniques, and supporting surgical process. Leverage expertise in handling surgical instrumentation, maintaining a sterile field, and anticipating the needs of the surgical team to ensure patient safety, optimal care, and successful surgical outcomes. Aiming to enhance overall efficiency in a fast-paced environment while adhering to all safety protocols and standards.
  • Performance Expectation
    • • Role models positive customer service behaviors through the consistent application and deployment of APD's mission, vision, and value
      • Assists surgeon as surgical technologist according to prescribed standards
      • Sets up sterile back table, instruments and supplies according to type of operation
      • Assists and anticipates needs of the physician in instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies according to technique, procedure and special requirements
      • Observes patient and is ready for emergencies
      • Maintains correct count of sponges, needles and instruments with circulating nurse and reports correctness and discrepancies as setup in standard policy and procedure
      • Performs surgical technologist role in the surgical time outs
      • Works on-call and performs all related duties as prescribed
      • Scrubs and dons' gown and gloves in accordance with performance standards
      • Assists with draping as directed by the physician
      • Maintains aseptic technique at all times as dictated by standard procedure
      • Assists in application of dressing
      • Prepares procedure room and equipment before an endoscopic procedure
      • Proficient in Provation our endoscopy documentation system
      • Assists under the direct supervision of the physician with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures including specimen collection and handling
      • Performs safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning
      • Pretreats endoscopes and surgical instrumentation according to manufactures instructions for use (IFU) and facilities policies /procedures
      • Performs proper transportation of soiled endoscopes and instrumentation is being carried out in conjunction with IFUs and policies/procedures
      • Participates in reporting quality and infection control measures
      • Transports, transfers and assist with positioning and prepping of the patients in a safe, efficient manner under the direction of the operative team/leadership
      • Perform cleaning and turnover of surgical suites and procedure room according to policy in an efficient manner
      • Performs the surgical case picking by obtaining case carts, instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for safe and efficient patient care
      • Assists with obtaining and returning instrumentation, supplies, and equipment before during and after the procedure
      • Maintains strong communication with the Central Sterile Reprocessing and Material Management Department regarding instrumentation and supplies needs
      • Proficient with our SPM Instrumentation Tracking system
      • Assists with opening sterile field
      • Assists with transferring patients between OR table, stretcher, or hospital bed
      • Assists with transporting specimens to the lab
      • Assist in setting up all equipment related to surgical procedures as deemed competent
      • Maintains supplies and storage areas in an orderly and clean manner including rotation of stock, checking outdates, and integrity of packaging
      • Communicates with appropriate personnel regarding any situation which could impact patients, visitors, staff or equipment
      • Assists with cleaning, restocking, and set up of anesthesia supplies and equipment
      • Maintains awareness of safety hazards and use of equipment to prevent damage or harm to personnel and patients
      • Maintains traffic control through use of proper areas and corridors at all times
      • Responds immediately when called upon for additional or emergency service
      • Identifies opportunities to improve within the unit and assists with the application
      • Maintains and increases standards of performance and education
      • Attends departmental in-services and staff meetings and assists in preparation of learning experiences
      • Ability to work in a fast paced department
      • Assists in staff's development and revision of procedures/policies and related items
      • Perform other duties as assigned by Charge Nurse, Supervisors, and/or Director

Min: $30.50
Max: $42.70