Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Akron Children's Hospital; Ohio; Presencial; USD 40 000 - 62 000; Tempo integral

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Sign-on bonus

Resumo da oferta

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a full-time, onsite role in the operating room. You will scrub on procedures, prepare sterile fields, and assist the surgeon with instrumentation and supplies.

Strong focus on patient safety and teamwork; pediatric surgical experience is preferred. CST or TS-C certification and BLS are required. Sign-on bonus of $10,000 is available and taxable.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program is required.
• Certification as CST or TS-C and BLS are required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in pediatric surgery is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Scrub on all major and minor surgical procedures as assigned.
• Participate in patient assessments during planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Perform circulating duties under RN supervision to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain operating room supplies, pull procedures, and assist with training and orientation.
• Provide care across age groups, addressing physical, psychosocial, and safety needs.
• Engage in hospital activities as directed by the Manager.
• Other duties as required.

Formação académica

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Ferramentas

MS Office Outlook

Excel

Word

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Full-time, 40 hours/week

M-F variable hours 11am-11pm or 3-11pm with call commitment

Onsite- Akron

$10,000 Sign on bonus available taxable

Summary

Certified Surgical Technologists are responsible for preparing the operating room, including but not limited to, the sterile field, setting up surgical equipment, supplies, etc. During surgery, the certified surgical technologists contribute to patient care by assisting the surgeon with instrumentation, supplies, specimens, and control of the sterile, surgical field. They are instrumental in preventing foreign retained objects. (Association of Surgical Technologists, 2022).

Responsibilities

• 1. Responsible for scrubbing on all major and minor surgical procedures as assigned.
• 2. Participates with patient assessments while planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• 3. Performs circulating duties under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide care and safety to all patients.
• 4. Responsible for maintaining operating room suite supplies, pulling procedures, assisting with continuing education, precepting, and orientation of all staff.
• 5. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psych/social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• 6. Participates in various hospital activities as appropriate and as directed by the Manager
• 7. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

• 1. Experience in pediatric surgery is preferred.
• 2. Experience working with all levels within an organization is preferred.
• 3. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• 4. Proficiency in MS Office Outlook, Excel, Word or similar software is required.

Education and Experience

• 1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program is required.
• 2. Certification: Certified Surgical Technician (CST) or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) and Basic Life Support (BLS) are required.
• 3. Years of relevant experience: Minimum of 2 years is preferred.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite