Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Cynet Health; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech position with Cynet Health supports operating room procedures in Alma, Michigan. The CST works under supervision to ensure sterile instruments, aids the surgical team, and helps with patient safety and room turnover.

Requirements include 2+ years CST experience, active AHA BLS, and NBSTSA or NCCT certification. Travel experience is highly preferred for this 13-week assignment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years CST experience required.
• Recent travel work experience highly preferred.
• NBSTSA or NCCT certification active.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and ensure sterile, functional instruments.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures to promote patient safety.
• Maintain aseptic technique and infection control standards throughout cases.
• Track supplies and assist with room turnover between cases.

Skills

OR setup and sterile technique

Surgical instrument handling

Patient positioning

Education

NBSTSA/NCCT Certification

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Profession: Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

Specialty: Operating Room

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Hours per Shift: 10

Experience: 2+ Years of CST Experience required, Recent travel work experience highly preferred

License: Active American Heart Association BLS

Certifications: Active NBSTSA or NCCT Certification

Must-Have:

• Work History
• Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty (Operating Room)
• 2 Supervisory Reference Forms Completed within the last two years

Description:The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or surgeon.This role provides safe and efficient support in the operating room.The responsibilities include preparing the operating room and ensuring surgical instruments and equipment are sterile and functional.The Surgical Technologist assists the surgical team throughout procedures to promote optimal patient outcomes.Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and verifies items on the preference card lists.Assures all equipment, instruments, and supplies are available for the procedure.Accountable for supplies to ensure accurate patient charges are billed.Demonstrates proper use of equipment.Ensures instruments and equipment are cleaned, decontaminated, and returned for sterilization.Participates in room turnover and restocking between cases.Maintains sterile environments by monitoring the sterile field and recognizing breaks in technique.Passes instruments and supplies to surgeons and assistants during surgery.Anticipates the needs of the surgical team to ensure efficiency and patient safety.Assists with patient positioning, prepping, and draping as directed.Maintains compliance with aseptic technique and infection control standards.Keeps an accurate account of all medications, sponges, instruments, and sharps on the sterile fields per policy.Handles specimens according to policy and procedure.