Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Forest Acres (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist physicians during procedures and to prepare the endoscopic suite. You will sterilize instruments, ensure their proper function, evaluate patient needs, and respond to clinical changes.

The role requires solid clinical skills, knowledge of policies, and strong time management. Responsibilities include adapting care to patient responses and following age-specific procedures, plus participation in staff meetings and

Qualifications

• Some college or vocational training required.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required within 7 days of hire.
• Certification with NBSTSA or recent graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program; NBSTSA certification required within 90 days.
• Experience of 1-2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during procedures and prepare the endoscopic suite.
• Ensure sterilization and proper functioning of instruments.
• Evaluate patient needs and respond to clinical changes.
• Modify care based on patient response and age-specific procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Basic clinical knowledge

Safe clinical skills

Decision-making

Time management

Adaptability to patient needs

Age-specific procedures

Education

Surgical Technology program completion

NBSTSA certification

Recent graduation acceptable

Job description

Seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist physicians during procedures and prepare the endoscopic suite.
Responsibilities include ensuring sterilization and proper functioning of instruments, evaluating patient needs, and responding to clinical changes.
Must demonstrate solid clinical skills, knowledge of policies, and effective time management.
Responsibilities also involve modifying care based on patient response and adhering to age-specific procedures.
Participates in staff meetings and performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Some college or vocational training required.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required within 7 days of hire.
• Certification with NBSTSA or recent graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program; NBSTSA certification required within 90 days.
• Experience of 1-2 years preferred.

Skills

Basic clinical knowledge, safe clinical skills, decision-making within scope of practice, effective time management, adaptability to patient needs, and age-specific procedures.

Additional info

Opportunity to work with advanced technology in a collaborative environment, with access to comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development. The role emphasizes quality patient care and safety standards.