Certified Surgical Tech; CST

Overview

The Surgical Technician assists with the nursing care of the patients in the OR by performing routine and delegated duties according to standards of practice and policy and procedures under the supervision of a registered nurse at all times. The Surgical Technician serves as a scrub nurse, but not independently as a circulating nurse. Other duties include stocking, replenishing, preparing, and/or selecting supplies and equipment for storage or use during surgical procedures.

The Surgical Technician assists with housekeeping functions to maintain cleanliness in the OR. Activities are directed toward achieving desired patient outcomes. The Surgical Technician demonstrates the ability to interpret information to identify the patient s age specific needs and provides appropriate care for the age group in question. The Surgical Technician performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Act as a scrub nurse in the operating room under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Stock, replenish, prepare, and select supplies and equipment for storage or use during surgical procedures.
• Assist with housekeeping functions to maintain cleanliness in the OR.
• Interpret patient information to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Minimum Education / Licensure / Certifications

• High school graduate or GED
• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program or equivalent, or On The Job Training
• Basic Life Support
• Certification in the field preferred

Minimum Experience

• Clinical experience of at least one year, or graduate of Surgical tech program
• Field of Expertise:
  Robotic Surgery

Tenet complies with federal, state, and local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.