Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

Valley Baptist Health System; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Baptist - Harlingen Hospital is recruiting a Surgical Technologist to assist in the operating room, maintain sterile technique and support the surgical team during procedures. You will scrub, pass instruments, and help prepare the OR for each case while ensuring patient safety.

Qualifications include graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited program with BLS certification; associate degree preferred and 1 year of experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program.
• Preferred: Associate degree.
• Experience preferred: 1 year.

Responsibilities

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

Education

CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program

Associate degree

Job description

• Preferred: Associate degree.

Overview

Valley Baptist - Harlingen Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Valley Baptist - Harlingen, 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

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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Certifications

• Required: AHA BLS. Surgical Technology certification.

• 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.