Operating Room CST: Certified Surgical Tech Assistant

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech for full-time days in the Operating Room. The role involves assisting surgeons with exposure, hemostasis, and intraoperative tasks, plus instrument handling, patient positioning, and sterile technique.

Candidates should have CST certification, BLS, and experience; NRP within six months is required for Women’s Hospital employees. Excellent communication and flexibility are essential to provide high-quality patient care.

Qualifikationen

• High School/GED required.
• Credentialed by the LCC-ST or NSAA as a certified first assistant/certified surgical assistant or certified surgical tech with eligibility to take exam.
• CST with current certification and two years of first assisting preferred.
• CST with current certification who has completed an approved first assistant/surgical assistant program.
• Current BLS certification.
• NRP certification within six months of hire.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Aufgaben

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values through effective communication.
• Determines equipment needs for each surgical procedure.
• Participates in time-outs and verifies procedure and needs.
• Assists in moving and positioning the patient.
• Inserts/removes Foley catheter and applies wound management as directed.
• Harvests saphenous vein per surgeon’s directive.
• Maintains sterile field and assists with hemostasis.
• Performs duties as assigned by surgeon or team.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

English proficiency

Flexibility with schedule

Ausbildung

High School/GED

Certified first assistant / surgical tech eligibility (LCC-ST/NSAA)

Current CST certification

CFA/CST first assistant program

Current BLS certification

NRP certification within 6 months

Jobbeschreibung

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech for full-time days in the Operating Room. The role involves assisting surgeons with exposure, hemostasis, and intraoperative tasks, plus instrument handling, patient positioning, and sterile technique.

Candidates should have CST certification, BLS, and experience; NRP within six months is required for Women’s Hospital employees. Excellent communication and flexibility are essential to provide high-quality patient care.