Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Labor and Delivery
About The Position
Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Luke's Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Saint Luke's Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: The Certified Surgical Technologist provides direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetric patients along the continuum of the age spectrum facilitating the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. Follows established practices and standards. Supports the mission statement, policies and procedures of the Baptist Health System. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Education Accreditation (CHEA) accredited surgical technology program.
- REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: BHS accepts certifications from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); TS-C (Technician in Surgery-Certified).
- REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year as a Surgical or OB Technologist in acute care or ambulatory setting
Responsibilities
- Escorts or transports patients which may require applying appropriate transfer techniques
- Sets up the operating room with supplies and equipment according to the requirements of the scheduled case and maintains physician's preference card
- Promotes and maintains a sterile environment in all job assignments
- Performs scrubbing circulating duties as directed
- Performs assigned operating room cleanup tasks including disposal, cleaning, inventory and restocking of supplies and equipment
- Assists in the performance of more complicated treatments, diagnostic procedures and physical examinations as per instructions from registered nurse with documented competency
- Assists other members of the perioperative team in providing care throughout the continuum of the perioperative experience
- Performs various clerical functions in support of department operations
- Participates in department meetings, in-services
- Serves as a role model for service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and "must haves"
- Supports effective patient hand-offs
- Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
- Maintains safe environment
- Addresses patient population-specific needs
- Participates in Performance Improvement activitie
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
