Certified Surgical Technologist, Surgery

Certified Surgical Technologist, Surgery

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) at Decatur Memorial Hospital functions as a member of surgical team, maintains sterile environment for surgical patients of all ages, ensures availability of case-specific supplies and equipment, and passes instruments and supplies.

Overview

• $20,000 Sign on Bonus Available
• Completion of a formal Surgical Technologist Program, or in the last semester of an approved program is REQUIRED
• Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) is required within 6 months after graduation

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Full Time, Evening Shift, M-F, NO CALL

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Surgical Technologist program, or in the last semester of an approved program is required.
• National certification and CPR certification are required within 6 months of graduation from recognized program, or within 6 months start date of employment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills for all age groups and populations served.
• Knowledge of anatomical structures and application skills in tissue handling, retracting, clamping, cutting, suturing, and exposure retracting in either the assistant or scrub role.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Monitors the effectiveness and accuracy of surgical equipment and devices for optimum performance.
• The ability to maintain sustained hand and/or arm position while moving the opposite hand and/or arm.
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

General Skill Requirements

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Manages competing demands;
  Accepts criticism and feedback;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule.
• Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance;
  Begins working on time;
  Keeps absences within guidelines;
  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
  Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally;
  Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form;
  Exhibits good listening and comprehension;
  Keeps others adequately informed;
  Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations;
  Exhibits tact and consideration;
  Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner;
  Offers assistance and support to co-workers;
  Works cooperatively in group situations;
  Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge;
  Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills;
  Keeps abreast of current developments;
  Requires minimal supervision;
  Displays understanding of how job relates to others;
  Uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions;
  Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
  Supports and explains reasoning for decisions;
  Includes appropriate people in decision-making process;
  Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Resolves problems in early stages;
  Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Displays commitment to excellence;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards-remains productive between procedures;
  Completes work in timely manner;
  Strives to increase productivity;
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