Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Tidelands Health; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) position at Tidelands Health supports surgical teams by preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting the surgeon during procedures. Under supervision of the Circulating RN, the CST ensures instruments and supplies are ready and correctly prepared for use.

Day shift hours apply within a large regional health system. Tidelands Health emphasizes quality care and adherence to standards, with ongoing education and competency

Qualifications

• Associate degree with an accredited Surgical Technician program required.
• Minimum 15 hours CEU annually required.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon during operative procedures and maintain sterile field.
• Prepare operating room and ensure equipment and supplies are ready.
• Follow preference card and ensure case cart is complete and stocked.
• Assist with instrument handling, labeling, transporting, and logging specimens.
• Demonstrate scrub/sterile techniques and notify Circualtor of any sterilization breaks.
• Support the Circulator in patient positioning and room turnover.

Skills

Patient interaction

Sterile labeling

Education

Associate degree in Surgical Tech

Job description

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region’s largest health care provider, we are also one of our area’s largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) participates in planning and implementing patient care under the supervision of the Circulating Registered Nurse and based on the Nursing Process. The CST assists the surgeon during operative procedures, ensures the operating suite is adequately prepared for the procedure, monitors PAR levels of supplies and equipment, and participates in the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments.

What you will do

• Checks Genesis container to ensure filter and cover are properly seeded.
• Tests equipment for proper functioning and availability.
• Assists the Circulator in proper positioning of the patient.
• Followed preference card in opening/ have-in-room supplies. Participate in preference card updates
• Demonstrated proper scrub/sterile techniques.
• Appropriately notify the Circulator regarding a break in sterilization or aseptic
• Ensures case cart is complete; checks supplies; pulls instruments as appropriate for the procedure.
• Restocks room and returns supplies appropriately following procedure.
• Demonstrates competence in proper handling, labeling, transporting and logging of specimens.

Education Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree with a certification from an accredited Surgical Technician educational program Required

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 hours CEU’s annually (regardless if employed or not with TH throughout the entire calendar year) Required

Skills and Abilities

• Works with patients, families and other health care providers.
• Knowledge in labeling medications/solutions in the sterile field.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting from an accredited Surgical Technician educational program. Become certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology within 90 calendar days from graduation or
• Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting by the US Army, Navy, Air Force, marine Corps, Coast Guard or US Public Health Service or
• Have evidence that the individual was employed to practice as a Surgical Technician in a South Carolina Healthcare facility or the federal government prior to Jan 1, 2008 (a break in service will not disqualify the individual if employment as a Surgical Technician is documented prior to Jan 1, 2008)
• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two years is Required

Physical Demand

Medium Physical Demand

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.