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Job Description

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a job in Avondale, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Certified Surgical Technologist
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Staff

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Position Summary

The Operating Room Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting the

physician with advanced tasks during surgical procedures. The OR ST must be able

to work under high pressure in a fast paced environment. You will apply good

interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to

achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work

environment. The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and

orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.

Responsibilities

1. Prepares for surgical procedures by pulling appropriate instruments and

supplies. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies; ensures good

working order of instruments. Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and

makes minor adjustments or calls biomedical equipment staff. Checks schedule

and plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.

2. Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and

other sterile supplies during surgical procedure. Passes instruments and retracts

tissue.

3. Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions

throughout the procedure. Participates in counting sharps, instruments and

sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case. Disposes of

sharps and trash appropriately in designated areas.

4. Ensures that all surgeon preference cards are accurate.

5. Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing

supplies and cleaning operating rooms.

6. Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical staff and

students, as assigned.

7. This position follows safety procedures in regard to medication labeling,

appropriate handling of specimens, appropriate handling of sharps, time-out

procedure, radiation and laser safety, infection control, assembling and

disassembling instruments.

Minimum education : Surgical technologist certification program

Preferred Education :

Minimum experience : 1 year of experience in a surgical technologist role

Preferred experience : 1 year in Level 1 trauma OR setting

Required licenses / certifications : Surgical technologist certification and Basic life

support certification

Hours per week : 36 hours

On call requirement : Yes

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Tenet AZ Job ID #2503012070-4. Posted job title : Certified Surgical Tech - OR - Baylor Weekend PT - Days

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