Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - OR

Lifepoint Health•Hickory, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technician facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures at Frye Regional Medical Center. The role prepares the operating suite and performs scrub technician duties while applying aseptic technique to establish and maintain a sterile field. The technician also supports efficient completion of the surgery schedule, maintains an organized work area, participates in daily unit duties, and must be competent in at least three specialty areas. The schedule is five 8-hour day shifts. The posting offers a $7,500 incentive bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Certification for Surgical Technology from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Competence in at least three specialty areas.

Responsibilities

Prepare the surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Ensure equipment and instruments are in good working order.
Perform the role of the scrub technician.
Use aseptic technique to establish and maintain a sterile field.
Facilitate efficient completion of the surgery schedule.
Maintain an organized work area and participate in daily unit duties.
Maintain competency in at least three specialty areas.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
HSA.
401(k) retirement plan contributions.
Paid time off.
Accident and critical illness insurance.
Prescription assistance through OptumRx.
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability programs.
Identity theft protection.
Employee Assistance Program providing emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for the household at no cost; services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Travel and entertainment discount program.
$7,500 incentive bonus.