Cert Surgical Technologist III

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist III (CST III) to function in an advanced scrub role for operative procedures, including CST - First Assist or specialty CST. The CST III will plan and execute complex daily activities, prioritize patient turnovers, and utilize advanced technology to optimize care and costs.

The role requires proficiency in one or more specialty areas, strong communication skills, and CST certification with BLS/CPR, supporting

Qualifications

• Requires one (1) year of CST operating room experience, with a minimum of six (6) months at CST II level.
• Proficiency in one or more specialty area/service lines and knowledge in additional specialty areas.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Function in an advanced scrub role for operative procedures, including CST - First Assistant or specialty CST.
• Prioritize and manage turnovers to meet inpatient/outpatient guarantees and utilize advanced technology.

Education

CST certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Certified Surgical Technologist III (CST III) functions in an advanced scrub role for operative procedures either as a CST - First Assist, or as a specialty specific CST, while serving as a resource person for the patient population. In addition, the CST III plans and executes complex daily activities including the ability to prioritize, impact the '30-minute' guarantee for inpatients and '25-minute' guarantee for outpatients in turnovers (patient out to in), has a working knowledge of advanced technology (i.e. navigation, daVinci), and assists in reducing cost per case (i.e. impact preference card accuracy, choice or supplies, suture, etc.), as well as, serving as a preceptor.

DepartmentOperating Room

Job SummaryThe Certified Surgical Technologist III (CST III) functions in an advanced scrub role for operative procedures either as a CST - First Assist, or as a specialty specific CST, while serving as a resource person for the patient population. In addition, the CST III plans and executes complex daily activities including the ability to prioritize, impact the '30-minute' guarantee for inpatients and '25-minute' guarantee for outpatients in turnovers (patient out to in), has a working knowledge of advanced technology (i.e. navigation, daVinci), and assists in reducing cost per case (i.e. impact preference card accuracy, choice or supplies, suture, etc.), as well as, serving as a preceptor.

Required Qualifications

• Require one (1) year of Certified Surgical Technologist operating room experience, with a minimum of six (6) months at the CST II level.
• Require proficiency in one (1) or more specialty area/service lines with knowledge in one (1) or more additional specialty area/service lines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer broad knowledge of specialty procedures, instrumentation and equipment.
• Prefer demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Prefer working knowledge of computers.

Required License And Certs

BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
CST: Certified Surg Technologist

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/