CST - Certified Surgical Technologist - OR - PRN Days

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in the Main OR facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures. This role involves preparing the surgical suite with sterile drapes, solutions, instruments, and supplies, as well as handing instruments and supplies to the surgeon during surgery. The CST also assists with patient preparation, transport, positioning, and draping, while maintaining organized instruments and monitoring instrument counts throughout procedures.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Cross accepted.
Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date OR Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
High school diploma equivalency AND completion of a surgical technologist program with a clinical component OR a minimum of 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor/track instruments counts throughout procedures.