Local Contract Certified Surgical Technologist
Morehead, KY
Medasource
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Certified Surgical Technologist

Schedule: Full Time, Days, Monday - Friday: 07:00 AM- 3:30 PM with on call rotation

Location: Morehead, KY

Job description

The Surgical Technologist provides surgical care by applying sterile and aseptic techniques under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares for and performs appropriate age-specific surgical care to the patient population.

• Provides appropriate intraoperative surgical care based on the patient’s age and planned surgical procedure.

• Adheres to the principles of aseptic practice.

• Performs sponge, sharps, and instrument counts according to policy.

• Cares for surgical specimens and cultures.

• Provides a safe environment for the surgical patient.

• Observes environmental infection control practices.

• Uses resources and equipment for patient care efficiently.

• Performs action that demonstrates accountability.

Education:

Graduate of a program in surgical technology required.

Experience:

One year surgical technologist experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or Tech in Surgery - Certified (Surgery TS-C) through the National Center for Competency Testing within one year required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of employment required.