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    CST - Certified Surgical Technician: Outpatient Center - San Antonio, TX, United States - South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital

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    Under the supervision of the Operating Room Manager/Administrator and at the direction of Registered Nurses, performs surgical scrubbing and assisting duties within and support of the sterile field during operative procedures.

    Assures proper care and maintenance of all surgical instrumentation and equipment while maintaining the sterile field. Demonstrates good knowledge of principles and practices of sterile and aseptic technique and infection control.

    Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment, instruments, procedures and supplies utilized in the operating room within the hospital or hospital out patient department.

    Projects a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of patients, coworkers, and facility information and adhering to the HIPAA policy.

    seeks guidance, direction, and assistance when needed.

    The patient population served by South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital is a minimum of 12 years and/or of adult stature to geriatric patients requiring or seeking pain and/or surgical intervention.

    In addition our hospital outpatient department patient population served by South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital is a minimum of 6 months to geriatric patients.

    May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds or up to 150 pounds with assistance. May be expected to push or pull pounds with assistance. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or armamentarium is essential to performing assigned duties.

    May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations, limited radiation, hazardous chemicals, or infectious diseases where judgment as to precautions needed to be taken is essential.

    Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn.
    Graduate of surgical technician program, CST certification, and documented experience preferred.


    • 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
    • Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
    • Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
    • Must be computer literate with basic fundamental computer skills that are required to perform essential job related duties.
    Adheres to staffing schedules, attendance policy, and cooperates with daily assignments as requested.

    Shows a willingness to assist others in preparation of the operating room, pulling cases according to the preference cards and schedule, and cleaning and stocking of the operating room.

    Participates in orientation of new staff and peer evaluations, ensures facility morale exemplifies the mission and values of the center.

    Participates in all staff meetings for department and facility for informative and educational purposes.
    Demonstrates highly effective communication skills with staff, management, physicians, patients, and family members.

    Gathers and assembles appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies for each procedure assigned to maintain a high level of service to physicians and patients.

    Models appropriate interaction with physicians, patients and staff to ensure high level of service in all areas of responsibility.

    QUALITY
    Demonstrates proper use of the sterilization equipment, confirmation of sterility

    Demonstrates effective technique in surgical scrubbing, maintaining the sterile field, and aseptic technique according to policy, procedures and AORN standards.

    Assures the delivery of quality clinical care through competency in the use of all equipment and instrumentation.
    Assures facility clinical policies and procedures are followed.
    Performs surgical counts consistent with policy and procedures.
    Handles surgical specimens and biohazardous material according to policy and procedures.
    Participates in quality improvement activities as requested.
    Participates and assists with implementation of cost saving initiatives for the department.
    Appropriate staffing levels and overtime is below established benchmarks.
    Through competency and customer service, employee will contribute to the growth of the facility.
    Employee communicates service line development ideas with facility leadership.
    Employee engages in customer service conversation conversations with physicians as adjunct to facility marketing initiatives.


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