Certified Surgical Technologist 1.0 Days

Franciscan Alliance•Lafayette, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), within the Franciscan Health community, assists in valuable workflow operations. This position provides professional care for patients under the supervision of the provider, and educates patients on procedures and follow up care. The CST functions as a liaison between patients, staff, and providers. Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients. With 11 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

Requirements

Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technologist Program
High School Diploma/GED
1 year Surgery
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

1+ years of OBGYN experience preferred

Responsibilities

Arrange instrument trays, prepare sterile drapes and solutions, and help the surgical team put on caps, gowns, and gloves.
Assist with prep of patients, as needed.
Pass instruments to surgeons and surgical assistants.
May assist with sponge, needle, and other supply counts to track materials used in surgery.
May operate suction, diagnostic, and sterilizing equipment, and package specimens to take for laboratory analysis.
Clinic responsibilities to include scheduling surgeries, rooming patients, taking vitals, orders, document care of patients via electronic medical record, medication refills and routing phone calls.