CenterPoint Surgical - Certified Surgical Technician

regent-surgical-careers; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

CenterPoint Surgical is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) to provide technical support in the operating room. The CST collaborates with the surgeon and RN circulator, scrubs, sets up and breaks down procedures, and maintains sterile technique throughout cases.

This part-time position requires graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, CST certification via NBSTSA, and BLS as per ASC policy. One year of OR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology.
• CST certification verified via NBSTSA.
• BLS certification as required by ASC policy.
• One year of current Surgical Tech experience in an OR setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and instruments are ready for use.
• Clean operating room between cases.
• Restock operating rooms as necessary to meet par levels.
• Assist other operating rooms for coverage.
• Knowledge of surgeon preferences, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Prepare cases for the next day.
• May operate sterilizer, lights, suction machine, and other designated equipment.
• Ensure patient, procedure, operative site, positioning and equipment correspond.
• Follow the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Report observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and acts according to policy.
• Perform hand scrub according to policy and procedure.
• Arrange instruments and supplies for surgical procedure.
• Maintain integrity of instruments.
• Ensure proper counting of sponges, instruments, and sharps.
• Assist in gowning of other personnel and draping of patient.
• Anticipate surgeon’s needs.
• Pass instruments to surgeon and/or assistant as appropriate.
• Communicate needs to circulators to ensure efficient and uninterrupted progress of procedure.
• Prepare and preserve specimens.
• Verify name, strength, and dosage of medication with circulator; confirms, labels, and places on surgical field.
• Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floor.
• May help transport patients and restock the operating room.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology

CST certification verified via NBSTSA

BLS certification

One year of current Surgical Tech experience in an OR setting

Job description

About CenterPoint Surgical

CenterPoint Surgical is a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center providing high-quality, patient-focused care in a welcoming and collaborative environment. Our specialties include ophthalmology, ENT, gynecology, gastroenterology, pain management, and more.

We take pride in our strong team atmosphere, supportive leadership, and culture that values every employee’s contribution. We also believe healthcare professionals deserve a healthy work-life balance, which is why our team enjoys a Monday-through-Friday schedule with no weekends and no call.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity where teamwork, exceptional patient care, and quality of life are truly valued, we would love to welcome you to the CenterPoint Surgical team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) serves as a member of the healthcare team and provides technical support to the surgeon, registered nurse, and anesthesiologist in the operating room. The CST assumes appropriate responsibilities in the perioperative area by scrubbing, assisting the RN circulator, setting up and breaking down surgical procedures, pulling and putting away supplies and equipment, and environmental service duties.

This is a part-time position!

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and instruments are ready for use.
• Clean operating room between cases.
• Restock operating rooms as necessary to meet par levels.
• Assist other operating rooms for coverage.
• Knowledge of surgeon preferences, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Prepare cases for the next day.
• May operate sterilizer, lights, suction machine, and other designated equipment.
• Ensure patient, procedure, operative site, positioning and equipment correspond.
• Follow the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Report observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and acts according to policy.
• Perform hand scrub according to policy and procedure.
• Arrange instruments and supplies for surgical procedure.
• Maintain integrity of instruments.
• Ensure proper counting of sponges, instruments, and sharps.
• Assist in gowning of other personnel and draping of patient.
• Anticipate surgeon’s needs.
• Pass instruments to surgeon and/or assistant as appropriate.
• Communicate needs to circulators to ensure efficient and uninterrupted progress of procedure.
• Prepare and preserve specimens.
• Verify name, strength, and dosage of medication with circulator; confirms, labels, and places on surgical field.
• Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floor.
• May help transport patients and restock the operating room.
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology
• CST certification verified via NBSTSA
• BLS certification (as required by individual ASC policy)

PREFERRED

• One year of current Surgical Tech experience in an OR setting.