CST - Certified Surgical Technician

Henry Community Health•New Castle, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under general supervision in preparing and maintaining the sterile operative area of the patient before, during, and after operation. Places equipment and supplies in OR according to surgeon's preference cards. Assists during surgery in a number of ways such as to don gowns and gloves, adjust surgical equipment, hand surgeon instruments, hold retractors and count sponges, needles, and instruments used during the operation. Keep surgeons preference card information current. Able to clean, decontaminate and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies. Cross trained to function adequately in C.S. and receiving and decontamination.

Requirements

Proficiency in the application of sterile procedures in an operating room setting.
Graduation from a surgical technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation.
Ability to respond within thirty minutes to the Hospital for emergency procedures.
Must have a phone for emergency response.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains the sterile operative area of the patient before, during, and after operation.
Places equipment and supplies in OR according to surgeon's preference cards.
Assists during surgery by donning gowns and gloves, adjusting surgical equipment, handing surgeon instruments, holding retractors, and counting sponges, needles, and instruments.
Keeps surgeons preference card information current.
Cleans, decontaminates, and sterilizes surgical instruments and supplies.
Functions adequately in C.S. and receiving and decontamination.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling
Competitive compensation
Bonuses
Discounts for you and your family
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Continuing education scholarships
Generous paid days off (PDO) - with the option to rollover unused hours each year
Employer funded pension