Certified Surgical Technologist - $22-31 per hour

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health System - San Antonio in San Antonio, TX seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for a full-time role. The position involves direct/indirect perioperative care and maintaining sterile technique in the OR.

The CST is expected to assist in operating room setup, patient transport, and intraoperative support while adhering to Studer Principles and hospital policies. BLS certification is required on hire or within 60 days.

Qualifications

• High-school graduate required.
• Graduate of a DOE/CHEA-accredited surgical technology program.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required on hire; AHA healthcare provider BLS within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Escort or transport patients using appropriate transfer techniques.
• Set up operating room with supplies/equipment per case requirements.
• Maintain sterile environment in all assignments and prep areas.
• Perform scrubbing and circulating duties as directed.
• Assist in acquisition/cleaning/restocking of supplies and equipment.
• Support perioperative team through patient care from pre-op to post-op.

Education

High-school graduate

Accredited surgical technology program (DOE/CHEA)

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist - $22-31 per hour

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a job in San Antonio, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Surgical Technologist
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

POSITION SUMMARY:

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.

General Functions:

• Escorts or transports patients which may require applying appropriate transfer techniques
• Sets up the operating room with supplies and equipment according to the requirements of the scheduled case and maintains physician’s preference card
• Promotes and maintains a sterile environment in all job assignments
• Performs scrubbing circulating duties as directed
• Performs assigned operating room cleanup tasks including disposal, cleaning, inventory and restocking of supplies and equipment
• Assists in the performance of more complicated treatments, diagnostic procedures and physical examinations as per instructions from registered nurse with documented competency
• Assists other members of the perioperative team in providing care throughout the continuum of the perioperative experience
• Performs various clerical functions in support of department operations
• Participates in department meetings, in-services
• Serves as a role model for service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and must haves
• Supports effective patient hand-offs
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activitie

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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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Baptist Health System - San Antonio Job ID #2503037379. Posted job title: Certified Surgical Tech