Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

Tenet Healthcare; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health System in Texas is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to provide direct and indirect technical care for surgical and obstetric patients across the age spectrum, supporting safe and effective invasive procedures.

Requirements include high-school graduate and accreditation in a surgical technology program, CST/TS-C or NCCT certification, and active healthcare provider BLS with 60 days to obtain BLS. Position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High-school graduate and graduate of a DOE or CHEA-accredited surgical technology program.
• Preferred 1 year as a Surgical or OB Technologist in acute care or ambulatory setting.
• BHS accepts CST, NBSTSA; NCCT; TS-C certifications.
• Active healthcare provider BLS on hire; BLS within 60 days of hire.

Education

High-school graduate and accredited surgical technology program

Job description

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

The Certified Surgical Technologist provides direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetric patients along the continuum of the age spectrum facilitating the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. Follows established practices and standards. Supports the mission statement, policies and procedures of the Baptist Health System. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High-school graduate and Graduate of a Department of Education (DOE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) accredited surgical technology program.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

None

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

1 year as a Surgical or OB Technologist in acute care or ambulatory setting

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

BHS accepts certifications from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); TS-C (Technician in Surgery-Certified).

REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR)

Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

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