Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•San Antonio, TX

17h

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Tech provides direct and indirect technical care to surgical and obstetric patients across the age spectrum, facilitating the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. The position follows established practices and standards and supports the mission, policies, and procedures of the Baptist Health System. The employee completes established competencies within the designated introductory period and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High-school graduate.
Graduate of a surgical technology program accredited by the Department of Education (DOE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Hold an accepted certification: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or Technician in Surgery–Certified (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS is required within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Surgical or OB Technologist in an acute care or ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities

Escort or transport patients, using appropriate transfer techniques when required.
Set up the operating room with supplies and equipment according to scheduled case requirements and maintain the physician’s preference card.
Promote and maintain a sterile environment in all job assignments.
Perform scrubbing and circulating duties as directed.
Perform assigned operating room cleanup tasks, including disposal, cleaning, inventory, and restocking of supplies and equipment.
Assist with more complicated treatments, diagnostic procedures, and physical examinations as instructed by a registered nurse and in accordance with documented competency.
Assist perioperative team members in providing care throughout the perioperative experience.
Perform clerical functions in support of department operations.
Participate in department meetings and in-services.
Serve as a role model for service excellence and commit to Studer Principles and “must haves.”