Certified Surgical Technologist

Summary Job Description: Baptist Health Medical Group Surgical Tech Vascular Surgery St. Matthews area Full time/First shift Essential Duties: - Assists in transferring / positioning patients under direct supervision - Assists with room turnover - Obtains necessary equipment and positioning supplies needed for cases - Assures all scheduled and emergent cases have complete case carts - Maintains communication with operating room staff, clinical coordinators, control desk charge nurse and manager - Assists with orientation of new personnel and students as requested - Resource for other team members through orientating, mentoring, and coaching - Maintains aseptic technique while opening supplies and during surgical case - Functions as a scrubbed (clean and sterile gown) member of the patient care team - Demonstrates aseptic technique while tying, snapping surgical gowns and movement in OR suite - Assists with the preparation of preoperative site and patient draping - Performs activities required during the operation (e.g. handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains, dressing, etc.) under direct supervision of surgeon - Observes for and corrects breaks in aseptic technique - Handling specimens - Makes appropriate decisions utilizing evidence-based practice and demonstrates critical thinking skills - Assist is retraction of tissue and organs - Assists the physician, within scope of practice, during procedures as necessary - Transferring and irrigating with fluids - Transferring but not administering drugs within the sterile field - Assist in sponging or suctioning operative site - Preparing or cutting suture material - Performs skin closure under the direct supervision of the surgeon - Applies dressing Minimum Education/Experience: - Associates degree required - Certified Surgical Technologist - One year of job-related experience required CST, Certified Surg Tech, Surgical Tech, Vascular, Clinical, Practice, Health Care If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.