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

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

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's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals and the only Texas hospital to earn this distinction, Peterson is also Magnet® designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years. Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care and a culture where team members thrive.

Facility Type

Short Term Acute Care

Overview

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's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals and the only Texas hospital to earn this distinction, Peterson is also Magnet® designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years.

Shift Information

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

Responsibilities

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