OR Tech Surgical Tech Scrub Tech Traveler - Full-Time - Peterson Regional

Vibra Travels; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Health in Kerrville, Texas seeks a full-time Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join the operating room team. You will coordinate patient care with circulators, maintain AORN/AST standards, and assist surgeons with gowning, draping, and technical tasks in a busy OR.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program, CST certification, and BLS. ACLS/PALS are preferred; call duties apply. Full-time, M-F, with potential for on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or equivalent training.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions; strong organizational skills.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist and Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the circulator in planning and implementation of 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, and performing technical tasks.

Skills

Reading & writing

Organizational skills

Education

Surgical Technology program graduate

Tools

Meditech

Faxing

Scanning

Job description

Facility Type

Short Term Acute Care

Who we are:

Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization located in Kerrville, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Recognized as one of the nation'sTop 20 Rural and Community Hospitals and the only Texashospital to earn this distinction, Peterson is alsoMagnet® designated for nursing excellenceand has been named one of Modern Healthcare'sBest Places to Work in Healthcareforsix consecutive years. Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care and a culture where team members thrive.

Shift Information:

The position is full time, working M-F either five 8 hour shifts or four 10 hour shifts. Call Required

Responsibilities

What you will do:

The CST is responsible for assuring quality patient care by coordinating with the circulator in the planning and implementation of patient care in the OR. Maintains 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.

Qualifications

Required Education:

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.

Required Skills:

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions; strong organizational skills

Preferred Skills:

• Meditech, faxing, scanning

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist and Basic Life Support

Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Preferred Experience:

• One or more years as a CST in a hospital operating room