Certified Surgical Technologist - Main OR
Pittsfield-MA-01201-United States
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DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
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A Certified Surgical Technologist is a paraprofessional qualified by a didactic and clinical training to provide Services in the Operating Room under the supervision and responsibility of the Operating Room Director and RN circulating nurses or her/his designee. As part of the Operating Room Team, he/she is responsible for the technical aspects of the patient’s surgical intervention. The Certified Surgical Technologist and Circulating Nurse work as a team as the surgical patients advocate
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POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
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Experience:
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Knowledge and application of surgical aseptic technique required.
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Familiarity with basic surgical procedures, instruments, equipment, physiology, microbiology, anatomy and psychological process required.
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Recent experience in Operating Room technology required.
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Minimum of two years perioperative Certified Surgical Technician experience preferred.
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Education and Training:
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Graduate of a CAAHEP Accredited Surgical Technologist Program.
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License, Certification & Registration:
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Certified in Basic Life Support required.
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CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required within 6 months of hire.
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ACLS Provider certification by AHA preferred
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Other Requirements:
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Ability to anticipate and meet the needs of the Surgical Team required.
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Has verbal ability to use and understand medical terminology to fulfill quickly and accurately Surgeons and Nurses instructions.
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Ability to meet the needs of the patients for safety, comfort, and reassurance required.
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Rotation on-call system participation required.
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May be required to rotate to weekends as needed.
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Must be willing to cross-train to Crane Center & Sterile Processing.
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Must be willing to function in other capacities needed for the department.
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Capable of rapid and accurate movements of body and hands in response to visual and audio stimuli.
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Able to perform a variety of duties in the Operating Room under supervision of the Registered Nurse.
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Able to show competency in all surgical equipment used at BMC and Crane ORs.
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