Surgical Technologist III CST
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Healthcare
Surgical Tech, Medical Assistant
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Summary
This individual fills the role of surgical technologist in the Operating Room. Surgical Technologist III understands and demonstrates the knowledge of surgical procedures. Assure all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition. Confirms and/or assembles sterile instruments for use correctly. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon. They assist in keeping accurate account of medications, sharps, instruments, and sponges.
They are responsible for maintaining and monitoring the sterile field.
Summary
This individual fills the role of surgical technologist in the Operating Room. Surgical Technologist III understands and demonstrates the knowledge of surgical procedures. Assure all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition. Confirms and/or assembles sterile instruments for use correctly. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon. They assist in keeping accurate account of medications, sharps, instruments, and sponges.
They are responsible for maintaining and monitoring the sterile field.
Responsibilities
(30%)* Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed. Verifies supplies and items on the physician preference cards. Accountable for supplies so that accurate patient charges are billed.
(30%)* Demonstrates proper use of equipment, assembling of equipment, disposables as well as cleaning and sterilizing. Assures all equipment, supplies and instruments are
assembled correctly and in working condition for the surgical procedure.
(30%)* Maintains the sterile environments. Monitors the sterile field and recognizes breaks in technique.
(10%)* Sets up sterile field with instruments in a timely manner. Keeps accurate account of all medications, sponges, instruments and sharps on the sterile fields per policy.
OTHER
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrates a positive, courteous and helpful attitude toward patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each patient.
Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations.
Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.
Participates in regulatory surveys.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Assists with orientation and ongoing competencies.
Attends and participates in professional association activities and programs to assure being current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards of care.
Remains current on new developments by reading professional journals, and attending seminars.
Fulfills on-call responsibilities and extra shift coverage as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Certifications and Licensures
Credential:SURGTECH:
Cert Surgical Technologist
Equivalent Experience: CST certification by the Association of Surgical Technologist completed and maintained within two years of the signature of job description. Initial certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is based upon satisfactory performance on the national certifying examination following completion of an accredited program in surgical technology.
Qualification Source:
Essential: true
Credential:BLS:
Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Within 3 months of hire or transfer
Qualification Source: AHA
Essential: true
Required Education
Education: HIGH
Equivalent Experience: Associate 's degree in Surgical Technology preferred.
Education Specialization: GENSTUDY
Essential: true
Education: TECH
Equivalent Experience: Knowledge of surgical procedures and standards of practice acquired through a surgical technology program accredited through Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or military program. Upon completion may certify for certified surgical technologist exam or completion of a certified Surgical Technology program which upon completion of program may…
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