Surgical Technician III - CommonSpirit Health

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
Assists in patient care and preparation of surgical patients; Performs scrub duties and related procedures; Accountable for ensuring cleaning and maintenance of supplies and equipment for selected specialty. Performs in the advanced role of preceptor, service specialist and instrument room liaison.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist surgical team in the scrubbing role according CHI St. Luke's policies and procedures.

2. Maintain sterile field.

3. Report immediately any breaks in aseptic technique.

4. Pass instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to surgeon.

5. Assist with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding the retracting

6. Instrument that has been placed by the surgeon.

7. Electrosurgical current may be applied as directed by the surgeon.

8. Perform surgical counts with the RN according to policy and procedure.

9. Proficiently function in the scrub role for all services provided

10. Function as a resource for at least one specific service.

11. Utilize/open supplies judiciously, offers suggestions, improvements with focus on quality and cost containment.

12. Actively participate in product evaluations.

13. Assure appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure:

14. Assist RN in updating preference

15. Work closely with the instrument room as service specialist/instrument liaison to assure provision of quality.

16. Assist in housekeeping duties as directed to insure safe patient environment and an efficient room turnover.

17. Assist RN with circulator duties while under direct supervision.

18. Work assigned shifts, responding when called upon for additional or emergency service as necessary and on-call
according to Perioperative policies.

19. Actively participate in providing 2 in-services per year at unit or service level. In-services are approved by the
Manager prior to presentation.

20. Attend at least 10 hours of continuing education per year.

21. Preceptor for students and new employees. Complete preceptor orientation paperwork within established time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
*High School Diploma/GED

*Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Surgical
First Assistant (CST/CSFA) required as of September 1, 2010 or
"grandfathered" employees or LVN
BCLS for some locations
*Three (3) years of experience