Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to provide intra-operative support and help maintain a sterile field during procedures. You will prepare operating rooms, handle instruments and supplies, and assist the surgical team as directed.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the circulating nurse, performing counts, and adhering to safety protocols while contributing to CQI activities and ongoing quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Surgical Tech is required.
• Knowledge of operative procedures, equipment and instrumentation.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide intra-operative support as the primary scrub person.
• Maintain sterile field and prepare operating rooms for surgery.
• Coordinate with the surgical team to supply instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Assist in counts of sponges, instruments and needles and document procedures.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

Certification in Surgical Tech

Job description

Position Summary

Certified surgical technician providing intra-operative support. Assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures. Maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field. Prepares operating rooms for surgery, using appropriate techniques. Provides technical services and assists in other areas as assigned and directed. Participates in department performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Utilizes the written individualized Physician Preference Card for the surgical procedure. Coordinates with circulating nurse to provide supplies, equipment and instruments for designated surgical procedures. Conducts and documents sponge, instrument and needle counts. Utilizes a working knowledge of current surgical scrub technology and medical terminology. Coordinates with circulating nurse to continuously assess case progress and patient's safety. Properly operates and documents operation of all equipment utilized. Adheres to safety precautions during use of electrosurgical units, lasers, and any surgical equipment. Handles and labels specimens. Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Special Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills and basic computer skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Completion of formal education/training to obtain a Certification as a Surgical Tech
• Experience: Knowledge and experience in operative procedures, equipment and instrumentation.
• Licensure/Certification: Certification as a Surgical Tech. CPR.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience: Two years of hospital surgical experience.

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