Certified Surgical Tech; CST​/Panhandle Surgical Hospital

Overview

Join our team as a day shift , full-time , Physician Surgical Hospital Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in Amarillo, TX.

• Thrive:
  We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First:
  We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better:
  We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Physicians Surgical Hospitals includes two surgical centers - Panhandle Surgical Hospital and Quail Creek Surgical Hospital, and one physical therapy center - Quail Creek Physical Therapy - and a state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging center, Advanced Imaging Center of Amarillo.

• Works under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
• Prepare operating rooms for surgery by ensuring all necessary equipment and instruments are sterile and functional.
• Assist in preparing patients for surgery, including positioning, draping, and providing appropriate surgical attire.
• Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks and surgical clothing.
• Maintain sterile techniques during surgical procedures and promptly report any contamination.
• Pass instruments, supplies, and equipment to the surgeon and surgical assistant as needed.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and adjust to changing circumstances.
• Prepare and handle specimens obtained for laboratory analysis following established procedures.
• Perform counts of surgical instruments, sponges, and supplies to prevent retention in the patient.
• Maintain supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, or glucose, for use during surgical procedures.
• Clean and restock the operating room post-surgery.
• Adhere to safety protocols, infection control policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of procedures and surgical logs.

Job Requirements

• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or NCCT certification if practicing prior to 2009.
• Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited or other nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

• Previous experience as a surgical technologist.