Certified Surgical Tech I or II - Rutledge Tower OR
About The Position
Rutledge Tower Operating Room has 9 OR suites for both adult outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures and provides service to a multitude of specialties to include ENT, Oral Surgery, Adult Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Plastics, Gynecology, Urology, Pain Management, Orthopedics, Surgical Oncology, Endocrine, Colorectal, and Minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Rutledge Tower OR is open Monday through Friday until 5:00pm and is closed on weekends and major holidays. Nurses in the OR are trained to both circulate and scrub for several specialties. Rutledge Tower OR is an innovative, nurse-driven magnet facility designed to provide excellence in nursing care. CST I - Under general supervision, the Surgical Technologist I functions as a member of the operating room team to prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures and perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care with adherence to established procedural guidelines. This position demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families. CST II - Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Certified Surgical Tech follows established procedural guides in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care, and functions autonomously as a member of the operating room team. Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients’ families.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program and a minimum of two years’ work experience within an operating room setting required.
- Credentialed as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (formerly LCC-ST) required and must be maintained.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
- Must have at least 1 year of OR experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures
- Perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care
- Adherence to established procedural guidelines
- Provide care and service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families
Benefits
- Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus available for external candidates with 2-year commitment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
