Operating Room Surgical Tech Cert FT McAllen

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Texas is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for the Operating Room Surgical Tech Cert FT role. Responsibilities include preparing surgical suites for procedures, cross-training across areas, and performing instrument counts. Candidates must have CST certification and maintain current BLS certification. This is an opportunity to join a respected healthcare team with a commitment to compliance and best practices.

Qualifications

• Must maintain certification in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA for Healthcare Provider’s Program.
• Must demonstrate commitment to compliance with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical suite according to specific needs and conditions.
• Cross-train to other surgical areas in the system.
• Perform sponge, sharp, and instrument counts according to policies.

Skills

Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Certification

Willingness to be cross-trained to other areas

Demonstrate competency with aseptic surgical equipment

Education

Certificate of completion from a Surgical Technologist program

Current BLS certification

Job description

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Overview

Responsibilities

• The surgical technologists will be working directly with the surgical team and will be responsible for preparing the surgical suite according to age-specific needs, medical condition, and surgeon preference.
• Cross-train to other surgical areas in the system.
• Demonstrate competency with aseptic surgical equipment annually.
• Perform appropriate sponge, sharp, and instrument counts according to hospital policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Certification
• Willingness to be cross trained to other areas
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training, and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer

Education / Licensure

• Must have a certificate of completion from a Surgical Technologist program or a military training program and maintain.
• Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit-specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.

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