Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Main OR, FT

Job Description Summary

"The Surgical Technologist administers intra-operative care to patients within the surgical/operating room environment. Care is provided in collaboration with anesthesia, surgeons and other staff members. Under the supervision of the OR RN, Supervisor/Manager/Director, the Surgical Technologist:
• Integrates physiologic, medical, surgical, and anesthetic information to give appropriate patient care.
• Uses the principles of asepsis to assist the surgeon in the maintenance of the sterile field, providing for optimal patient care in the OR
• Effectively functions in the sterile environment, demonstrating knowledge and ability in performing the role of first scrub on all assigned surgical cases.
• Cares for surgical patients of all ages and all levels of acuity.
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Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC003609 FLO - OR - Main Surgery (FMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist II functions as member of the operating room team to prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures and perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care with adherence to established procedural guidelines. This position demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families.

Additional Job Description

Education: High School Graduate or hold a GED certificate preferred.  Completion of an approved surgical technologist program required. 

Experience:  Previous experience  preferred.

 Licenses/Certificates: Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist with the AST is required.  BLS required.

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