OR Surgical Tech (CST) – Full-Time, Team‑Focused

Vibra Healthcare; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Health in Kerrville, Texas is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join our OR team. You will assist the surgeon, maintain sterile technique, and coordinate with the circulator to ensure patient safety.

The position is full-time with call requirements. Candidates should have graduation from an accredited surgical technology program and CST certification, plus BLS; ACLS/PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the US Armed Forces or Public Health Service or was employed to practice surgical technology in health care facility prior to September 2009.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions; strong organizational skills.
• One or more years as a CST in a hospital operating room (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the circulator in planning and implementing patient care in the OR.
• Maintain AORN and AST standards to ensure patient safety at all times.
• Assist the surgeon with gowning and gloving, draping of the sterile field and performing technical tasks.
• This position has call requirements.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Reading and following instructions

Education

Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology Program

Tools

Meditech

Faxing

Scanning

Job description

Peterson Health in Kerrville, Texas is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join our OR team. You will assist the surgeon, maintain sterile technique, and coordinate with the circulator to ensure patient safety.

The position is full-time with call requirements. Candidates should have graduation from an accredited surgical technology program and CST certification, plus BLS; ACLS/PALS preferred.