Certified Surgical Tech

Ascension•Kyle, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Seton Hays is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech for their Operating Room department. This is a full-time, day shift position, Monday through Fridays from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, with monthly and holiday call obligations. The role involves preparing surgical suites, anticipating surgeon needs, facilitating patient preparation and positioning, maintaining instrument organization and tracking, and ensuring the overall safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures through teamwork and adherence to sterile protocols.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted required.
Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

1 year CST experience working in a trauma hospital

Responsibilities

Prepare surgical suites with sterile drapes, solutions, and the appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies to ensure a safe environment.
Anticipate and swiftly hand required or requested instruments and supplies to the surgeon throughout the surgical procedure.
Facilitate the safe preparation, transportation, positioning, and draping of patients to maintain comfort and surgical access.
Maintain all surgical instruments in an organized manner while rigorously monitoring and tracking instruments to ensure patient safety.
Facilitate the overall safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures through proactive teamwork and strict adherence to sterile protocols.