Certified Surgical Technologist Apprentice (CCH) at Cape Cod Hospital

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN STERILE PROCESSING (SPD):

• Learn and adhere to sterile techniques and infection control protocols.
• Assemble and wrap smaller instrument sets and singles.
• Assemble basic general instrument sets.
• Organize rigid containers for washing and use.
• Remove contaminated cases from the elevator.
• Perform routine tasks such as stocking supplies and maintaining operating room organization.
• Participate in on-the-job training sessions and educational activities to enhance knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Exhibit ability to multitask.
• Consistently provide service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Perform other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by the supervisor.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE OPERATING ROOM (OR):

• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized operating room environment.
• Observe surgical technologists in setting up instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Transport patients as needed, ensuring safety.
• Deliver and return appropriate equipment to each operating room, including but not limited to stirrups, suction machines, towers, step stools, positioning aids, D&C machines, and TPS consoles.
• Assist in the care, handling, and transport of delicate, sophisticated, expensive equipment such as microscopes and specialty equipment.
• Maintain patient safety by ensuring beds and stretchers remain locked during patient transfer and bed rails are up at all times.
• Assist with room cleaning and turnover as assigned or directed.
• Work effectively with other staff as a member of the surgical team.
• Demonstrate initiative to keep areas clean, orderly, and free from trash and clutter.
• Assist RN in restocking OR room cabinets per par levels.
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks according to urgency.
• Exhibit ability to multitask.
• Consistently provide service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Perform other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by the supervisor.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED or higher.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, being concise by phone, intercom, and in person.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technologist degree program. Upon completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist degree program, the candidate will be moved into a Grade S13 Surgical Technologist position.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow precise instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift and transport equipment, and perform repetitive tasks.
• (Preferred) – CCHC Medical Terminology Exam (or proof of course, prior to start date).
• (Preferred) – Experience working within a healthcare setting.