Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Surgical Care Riverside
About The Position
These roles provide essential assistance to healthcare professionals in delivering patient care. Ensure the smooth functioning of clinical operations by handling tasks that support the diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural aspects of patient care. Allied Health - Health Services professionals work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services. These roles focus on the preparation, performance, and post-operative support to surgical teams. Responsibilities include sterilization, instrument preparation and handling, and or operational or hands-on support required during surgery. May work in our hospitals, surgical centers, and clinics, and have responsibilities from planning and preparation to recovery and follow-up. Does not include Perioperative Nurses. Differentiates between sterile and unsterile items processed by various sterilization methods. Demonstrates a basic level of surgical case preparation by reviewing the surgeon preference card and case cart, gathering surgical instruments, supplies and equipment needed for general surgical procedures. Provides safe patient care at a basic level. Demonstrates principles of aseptic technique and sterile conscience. Has basic knowledge of surgical procedures and patient anatomy. Demonstrates awareness of environmental safety practices for patient, self and team at all times. Able to take specialty certification exam upon completion of accredited surgical technology program.
Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Currently enrolled or graduated from a surgical technologist training program accredited by CAHEEP/ABHES OR NCCT Approved program.
- Experience: No experience required.
- Licensure: BLS required. Certified to practice as a Surgical Technologist by NBSTSA (The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) or NCCT (The National Center for Competency Testing) required at time of start date. Current Registration with Virginia Board of Medicine required at the time of hire.
Responsibilities
- sterilization
- instrument preparation and handling
- operational or hands-on support required during surgery
- Differentiates between sterile and unsterile items processed by various sterilization methods.
- Demonstrates a basic level of surgical case preparation by reviewing the surgeon preference card and case cart, gathering surgical instruments, supplies and equipment needed for general surgical procedures.
- Provides safe patient care at a basic level.
- Demonstrates principles of aseptic technique and sterile conscience.
- Has basic knowledge of surgical procedures and patient anatomy.
- Demonstrates awareness of environmental safety practices for patient, self and team at all times.
- Able to take specialty certification exam upon completion of accredited surgical technology program.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
