Certified Surgical Tech; CST

Overview

Certified Surgical Tech Full Time Days –

Position Summary:

Certified surgical technician providing intra-operative support. Assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures. Maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field. Prepares operating rooms for surgery, using appropriate techniques. Provides technical services and assists in other areas as assigned and directed. Participates in department performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Call is required for this position – must reside within 30 minutes of facility.

• Acts as the primary scrub person handling instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures.
• Maintains the sterile field and supports intra-operative technical services.
• Prepares operating rooms for surgery using appropriate techniques.
• Assists in other areas as assigned and directed.
• Participates in department performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Call is required for this position; the candidate must reside within 30 minutes of the facility.

• Minimum Education: High school graduate or equivalent GED for all current employees. Completion of formal education/training to obtain a Certification as a Surgical Tech.
• Minimum Experience: Thorough knowledge and experience in operative procedures, equipment and instrumentation.
• Preferred Experience: Two years of hospital surgical experience.
• Required Certifications/Licensure: Certification as a Surgical Tech. CPR.
• Special
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent customer service skills and basic computer skills.