Certified Surgical Tech / CST

BSA Health System•Amarillo, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Surgical Technician (CST) in Amarillo, TX. Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better. Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: BSA Health System is the fourth largest employer in Amarillo, with a medical staff of more than 400 physicians and 3,000 employees. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service, and dignity. Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:

Requirements

Must hold and maintain certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or NCCT certification if practicing prior to 2009.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited or other nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a surgical technologist

Responsibilities

Works under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
Ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
Ensures the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.