Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

Conifer Health Solutions•Fort Mill, SC

About The Position

Up to $15,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility Surgical Technologist Full Time Days Position Summary Assists physician during procedures. Ensures endoscopic suite is adequately prepared for the procedures. Ensures all instruments are cleaned and sterilized and functioning properly. Participates in department staff meetings and performance improvement activities Individual must possess the ability to: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. Education/Other Qualifications: Minimum Education: Some college or vocational training required. Minimum Experience: Up to 1 to 2 years of job-related experience is preferred . Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses: A person may not practice Surgical Technology in a healthcare facility unless the person meets one of the following requirements: Is currently certified with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR Is a new graduate from an accredited education program for Surgical Technology. A new graduate may practice for up to three months before completing certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), NBSTSA certification is required within 90 days of employment. OR Is a person who has completed an appropriate training program for Surgical Technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard or in the United States Public Health Service. OR Is a person provides evidence that they were employed to practice Surgical Technology in a health care facility in South Carolina prior to January 1, 2008. Current non-certified Surgical Technologist Piedmont Medical Center employees are encouraged to acquire this certification. American Heart Association BLS required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire

Requirements

Some college or vocational training required.
Up to 1 to 2 years of job-related experience is preferred
Must be certified with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR be a new graduate from an accredited education program for Surgical Technology and obtain NBSTSA certification within 90 days of employment OR completed an appropriate training program for Surgical Technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard or in the United States Public Health Service OR provides evidence that they were employed to practice Surgical Technology in a health care facility in South Carolina prior to January 1, 2008.
American Heart Association BLS required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire

Responsibilities

Assists physician during procedures.
Ensures endoscopic suite is adequately prepared for the procedures.
Ensures all instruments are cleaned and sterilized and functioning properly.
Participates in department staff meetings and performance improvement activities