Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - OR

Frye Regional Medical Center; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA

401K

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability

Identity theft protection

Employee assistance program

Travel discounts

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center in North Carolina seeks a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) to support the OR team by preparing the operating room, maintaining aseptic technique, and assisting in multiple specialty areas.

The CST will scrub, pass instruments, and help ensure the safe, efficient progression of surgeries while upholding hospital standards and patient safety. Prior BLS certification required; high school diploma or equivalent expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification as Surgical Technologist (CST) or NBSTSA recognized credential preferred.
• BLS certification required or within specified period.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies; ensures equipment is in good order.
• Performs the role of scrub technician.
• Uses aseptic technique to establish and maintain a sterile field.
• Facilitates efficient completion of the surgery schedule.
• Maintains organized work area and participates in daily unit duties.
• Competent in at least 3 specialty areas.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Aseptic technique

Sterile field

OR prep

Specialty areas

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology Certification

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - OR

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

Job Summary

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

Company Description

Frye Regional Medical Center, located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina is a 355-bed acute care hospital, 81-bed Behavioral Health facility and more than 70 primary and specialty care providers.

Essential Functions

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.
• Performs the role of the scrub technician.
• Uses principles of aseptic technique to establish and maintain a sterile field
• Facilitates efficient completion of the surgery schedule.
• Maintains organized work area and participates in daily unit duties.
• Competent in at least 3 specialty areas.

Benefits

• Here at Frye, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.
• HSA
• 401(K) retirement plan contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
• Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
• Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

Why join our team?

Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Licenses

• Certification for Surgical Technology with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
• Competent in at least 3 specialty areas.

EEOC Statement

"Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.