Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

Tenet Healthcare; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Valley Baptist - Brownsville, part of Tenet Healthcare, seeks a Surgical Technologist to provide essential support during surgical procedures in the department. The role emphasizes aseptic technique, instrument handling, and teamwork in a fast-paced operating room environment.

Qualifications include graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited program with BLS certification; 1 year experience preferred and an associate degree preferred. Sign-on bonus may apply.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program.
• Preferred: Associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Maintain aseptic technique and set up required equipment, instrumentation and sterile supplies for assigned cases.
• Scrub and pass instruments during procedures.
• Pull cases when needed and break down cases; prepare OR for following day’s schedule.
• Be available for call on scheduled basis as required by unit need.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Scrubbing

Instrument handling

Teamwork

Education

CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist - Brownsville hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Valley Baptist - Brownsville, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

The Surgical Technologist demonstrates basic knowledge and skills in the scrub role, necessary to provide assistance during surgical procedures performed in the department.

Responsibilities

• The Surgical Technologist is responsible for aseptic technique, setting up the required equipment, instrumentation and sterile supplies as needed for their assigned cases;
• Scrubbing and passing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures;
• Pulling cases as needed, breaking down cases at the end of the procedure, sets up operating room and supplies needed for day/following day’s schedule.
• Available for call on an assigned scheduled basis as required by unit need.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program.
• Preferred: Associate degree.

Experience:

• Preferred: 1 year.

Certifications:

• Required: AHA BLS. Surgical Technology certification.

Organization Description

We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!

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