Day Shift CST — Growth & Benefits

Ardent Health Services; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Harker Heights, TX is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for day shift, full-time work. You will assist in patient care and preparation of surgical patients, perform scrub duties, and support circulating staff under the RN circulator.

Requires graduation from a surgical technologist program, NBSTSA or NCCT certification, and BLS within 14 days of hire. Familiarity with endoscopy equipment is preferred; two years of experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and surgical technologist program completion.
• CST certification by NBSTSA or NCCT.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire; familiarity with endoscopy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and preparation of surgical patients.
• Perform scrub duties and assist circulating duties under RN supervision.
• Prepare for procedures by ensuring equipment, instruments, and supplies are ready.
• Handle surgical instruments, needles, sharps, sponges, and anticipate surgeon needs.
• Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, sharps, instruments, drugs, and fluids on the sterile field.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Update surgeon's preference cards as approved to include supplies and equipment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; Surgical technologist program completion

Tools

CST certification NBSTSA/NCCT

Endoscopy equipment familiarity

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

Job description

Ardent Health Services in Harker Heights, TX is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for day shift, full-time work. You will assist in patient care and preparation of surgical patients, perform scrub duties, and support circulating staff under the RN circulator.

Requires graduation from a surgical technologist program, NBSTSA or NCCT certification, and BLS within 14 days of hire. Familiarity with endoscopy equipment is preferred; two years of experience is a plus.