Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

Good Samaritan Medical Center; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility located in the Town of Florida, New York, is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist with patient care in the operating room. This role involves acting as a scrub nurse under supervision, stocking and preparing surgical supplies, and maintaining a clean environment in the OR. Candidates must have a high school diploma, completion of a surgical tech program, and preferably hold a certification. A minimum of one year of clinical experience is required, particularly in robotic surgery.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a surgical technologist program or equivalent experience required.
• Certification in the field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a scrub nurse under supervision in the OR.
• Stock and prepare surgical supplies and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness in the operating room.
• Interpret information to provide age-appropriate care.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Robotic Surgery

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High school graduate or GED

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program or equivalent

Basic Life Support

Certification in the field preferred

Job description

Overview

The Surgical Technician assists with the nursing care of the patients in the OR by performing routine and delegated duties according to standards of practice and policy and procedures under the supervision of a registered nurse at all times. The Surgical Technician serves as a scrub nurse, but not independently as a circulating nurse. Other duties include stocking, replenishing, preparing, and/or selecting supplies and equipment for storage or use during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician assists with housekeeping functions to maintain cleanliness in the OR. Activities are directed toward achieving desired patient outcomes. The Surgical Technician demonstrates the ability to interpret information to identify the patient\'s age specific needs and provides appropriate care for the age group in question. The Surgical Technician performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Act as a scrub nurse in the operating room under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Stock, replenish, prepare, and select supplies and equipment for storage or use during surgical procedures.
• Assist with housekeeping functions to maintain cleanliness in the OR.
• Interpret patient information to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education / Licensure / Certifications

• High school graduate or GED
• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program or equivalent, or On The Job Training
• Basic Life Support
• Certification in the field preferred

Minimum Experience

• Clinical experience of at least one year, or graduate of Surgical tech program
• Field of Expertise: Robotic Surgery

Policy

Tenet complies with federal, state, and local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.