BioSpine Tampa - Certified Surgical Technician
About The Position
Regent Surgical Health, a leader in developing and managing surgery center partnerships, is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) for their BioSpine Tampa location. The CST will function as a vital member of the healthcare team, providing essential technical support to surgeons, registered nurses, and anesthesiologists within the operating room. This role involves a range of responsibilities focused on ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of surgical procedures, from preparation and setup to breakdown and cleanup, while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and sterile technique.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology
- CST certification verified via NBSTSA
- BLS certification (as required by individual ASC policy)
- 4 Years Experience in ASC
Nice To Haves
- One year of current Surgical Tech experience in an OR setting.
Responsibilities
- Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and instruments are ready for use.
- Clean operating room between cases.
- Restock operating rooms as necessary to meet par levels.
- Assist other operating rooms for coverage.
- Knowledge of surgeon preferences, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.
- Prepare cases for the next day.
- May operate sterilizer, lights, suction machine, and other designated equipment.
- Ensure patient, procedure, operative site, positioning and equipment correspond.
- Follow the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
- Report observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and acts according to policy.
- Perform hand scrub according to policy and procedure.
- Arrange instruments and supplies for surgical procedure.
- Maintain integrity of instruments.
- Ensure proper counting of sponges, instruments, and sharps.
- Assist in gowning of other personnel and draping of patient.
- Anticipate surgeon’s needs.
- Pass instruments to surgeon and/or assistant as appropriate.
- Communicate needs to circulators to ensure efficient and uninterrupted progress of procedure.
- Prepare and preserve specimens.
- Verify name, strength, and dosage of medication with circulator; confirms, labels, and places on surgical field.
- Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floor.
- May help transport patients and restock the operating room.
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
