CST Labor & Delivery Nights

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to provide technical services under supervision of a Registered Nurse and Physician. Assist in operating room and in Central Sterile Processing.

You will prepare cases, maintain sterile fields, anticipate surgeon needs, and pass instruments. The role supports the care team to ensure safe, efficient patient care and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Vocational / Technical Degree in Accredited Surgical Technology Program (Required).
• 0–1 year Surgical technologist experience (Preferred).
• Certifications/Licensures: CST and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• The CST will prepare and assist with surgical procedures in collaboration with Registered Nurse.
• Pull cases according to doctor preference cards.
• Maintain and prepare sterile field.
• Anticipate needs of surgeon and pass instruments, sutures, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of surgical procedures and patient safety.

Skills

Surgical Technologist

Education

Vocational / Technical Degree in Accredited Surgical Technology Program

Job description

Job Details

Job Number: 35229 Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Street Address: 417 W 3rd Ave City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31701 Department: PPMH LABOR AND DELIVERY Shift: 7P7A Shift Job Type: Full time Posted Date: 2026-10-01

Job Description Summary

Provide technical services under supervision of Registered Nurse and Physician. Assist in operating room as assigned and directed. May work in Central Sterile Processing and work under job duties of Central Sterile Processing Technician.

Qualifications

• Vocational / Technical Degree in Accredited Surgical Technology Program (Required)
• Work Experience 0 - 1 year Surgical technologist experience & nbsp; (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications Required Certifications/Licensures: Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) Basic Life Support (BLS) Essential Functions

CST RESPONSIBILITIES

• The CST will prepare and assist with surgical procedures in collaboration with Registered Nurse.
• Pull cases according to doctor preference cards.
• Maintain and prepare sterile field.
• Maintain knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Anticipate needs of surgeon.
• Assist surgeon by passing instruments, sutures, etc.

CARE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.

CARE PROCESSES

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients.
• Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
• Provides effective interventions.
• Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia's preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community's health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area's top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you'll also find us ideal. We're one of the area's premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.