Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Surgical Tech position at Baptist Health System in Texas supports sterile technique and assists surgical teams across obstetric and general procedures. You will provide direct and indirect technical care, ensuring adherence to established standards and patient safety throughout the perioperative continuum.

Requirements include a high school diploma and completion of an accredited surgical technology program, BLS, and CST/NCCT/TS-C certification eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school graduate and completion of an accredited surgical technology program.
• NBSTSA CST or NCCT TS-C certification is acceptable.
• Active healthcare provider BLS (ARC or AHA) at hire; BLS within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetric patients.
• Support safe and effective conduct of invasive procedures.
• Follow established practices and standards; complete competencies in the introductory period.

Skills

Surgical Tech

BLS provider

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Accredited surgical technology program

Job description

The Certified Surgical Tech 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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