Job Description

Certification Details

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through NBSTSA

Job Details

• The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) provides care to the surgical patient under the direct supervision of the registered nurse and in collaboration with the surgical team.
• The CST performs primarily in the surgical scrub role preparing, selecting and maintaining equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• The CST utilizes knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation and technology as member of the surgical team.
• The CST will float to a variety of surgical specialties, as necessary, to provide care to surgical patients.

Job Requirements

• If graduated from a surgical tech program that was NOT accredited, at least one year of surgical tech experience (within the last 5 years) in an applicable care setting is required.
• Possesses knowledge in the application of sterile and aseptic technique.
• Adapts to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
• Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a direct, empathetic, and articulate manner.
• Two years successful surgical technologist experience in acute care, perioperative or surgical setting within the last five years preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of surgical processes and procedures preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician program OR Graduate of an unaccredited Surgical Tech Program and at least 1 (one) year of Surgical Tech experience (within the last 5 years) in an applicable care setting.

Additional Details

• If graduated from a surgical tech program that was NOT accredited, at least one year of surgical tech experience (within the last 5 years) in an applicable care setting is required.
• Possesses knowledge in the application of sterile and aseptic technique.
• Adapts to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
• Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a direct, empathetic, and articulate manner.
• Two years successful surgical technologist experience in acute care, perioperative or surgical setting within the last five years preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of surgical processes and procedures preferred.

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