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.

• The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) works under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
• The CST ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
• This role ensures the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

• 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.