CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

St. Joseph Hospital; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support our surgical team in providing high-quality patient care in the operating room. The successful candidate will assist in preparing surgical environments and supplies while adhering to best practices and safety standards. This role demands the ability to work in high-pressure situations and requires active certification in basic life support. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Consistent attendance is critical due to the nature of the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide sterile supplies and instruments for surgery.
• Assist in surgeries under supervision.
• Manage tasks in a high-paced environment.

Skills

Multitasking

Decision-making

Education

Associate's degree in Surgical Technology

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Surgical Technologist is an allied health professional who works in our Operating room delivering surgical patient care and is clinically supervised by a physician or registered nurse. The CST prepares and provides sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment during surgical procedures, and services patients needing surgical interventions ranging from infant to geriatric.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's degree in a Surgical Technologist or equivalent accredited program preferred. If not certified, must submit an application for the Associates of Surgical Technologists national certification exam within the first 90 days of employment.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification required
• Accepting new graduates

OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

• Potential long work hours due to emergencies and long surgical cases.
• Must be able to work in a high-paced environment where multitasking, prioritizing, and sound decision-making skills are required.
• Consistent attendance is required due to the critical nature of this position.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

•Compassion

We show respect, caring, and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable, and suffering.

•Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior and responsibly steward our human, financial, and environmental resources.

•Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue, and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

•Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).