Tradition Surgery Center - Certified Surgical Technician

regent-surgical-careers; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 52,349,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Tradition Surgery Center is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join our perioperative team on a per diem basis. The CST will scrub, assist the RN circulator, prepare cases, and ensure sterile technique throughout procedures.

Requirements include high school diploma, graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, NBSTSA CST certification, and BLS as required by ASC policy; one year of OR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology.
• CST certification verified via NBSTSA.
• BLS certification as required by individual ASC policy.
• One year of current Surgical Tech experience in an OR setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and instruments are ready for use.
• Scrub and assist in sterile technique between cases.
• Restock operating rooms as necessary to meet par levels.
• Assist other operating rooms for coverage.
• Knowledge of surgeon preferences, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

OR teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Accredited surgical technology program

NBSTSA CST certification

BLS certification as required by ASC policy

Job description

About the Tradition Surgery Center

An uncompromising, safe, and comfortable environment for surgical specialties Tradition Surgery Center’s goal is to provide our patients with a comfortable environment that focuses on their safety. We have built a state-of-the-art facility with the newest equipment and experienced staff. The center adheres to the strictest standards established by the Florida Department of Health, Medicare, and the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). The center has two (2) Operating Rooms and two (2) Procedure Rooms which focus on the following surgical specialties: gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, pain management, podiatry, and urology.

About Regent Surgical Health

Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vista, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long‑term clinical and financial success

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) serves as a member of the healthcare team and provides technical support to the surgeon, registered nurse, and anesthesiologist in the operating room. The CST assumes appropriate responsibilities in the perioperative area by scrubbing, assisting the RN circulator, setting up and breaking down surgical procedures, pulling and putting away supplies and equipment, and environmental service duties.

This is a per diem position!

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and instruments are ready for use.
• Clean operating room between cases.
• Restock operating rooms as necessary to meet par levels.
• Assist other operating rooms for coverage.
• Knowledge of surgeon preferences, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Prepare cases for the next day.
• May operate sterilizer, lights, suction machine, and other designated equipment.
• Ensure patient, procedure, operative site, positioning and equipment correspond.
• Follow the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Report observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and acts according to policy.
• Perform hand scrub according to policy and procedure.
• Arrange instruments and supplies for surgical procedure.
• Maintain integrity of instruments.
• Ensure proper counting of sponges, instruments, and sharps.
• Assist in gowning of other personnel and draping of patient.
• Anticipate surgeon’s needs.
• Pass instruments to surgeon and/or assistant as appropriate.
• Communicate needs to circulators to ensure efficient and uninterrupted progress of procedure.
• Prepare and preserve specimens.
• Verify name, strength, and dosage of medication with circulator; confirms, labels, and places on surgical field.
• Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floor.
• May help transport patients and restock the operating room.
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology
• CST certification verified via NBSTSA
• BLS certification (as required by individual ASC policy)

PREFERRED:

• One year of current Surgical Tech experience in an OR setting.