About The Position
The Certified Surgical Technologist organizes, directs, and performs activities related to instrumentation, sterilization, and supplies used for patient care in the operating room. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The role involves close interaction with various hospital departments and committees.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; must obtain within the first 30 days of hire.
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C), or Certified First Assistant (CFA) certification.
- Knowledge of clinical standards and practices of surgical technology.
- Ability to use hands quickly and precisely.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Good listening skills to understand and promptly respond to the needs of the surgeon and surgical team.
- Keen attention to detail.
- High responsiveness to changing schedules and priorities throughout the day.
- Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to walk extensively and stand and/or sit for extended periods.
- Near visual acuity to work with documentation, instrument gauges, dials, and equipment indicators.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the operating room for incoming surgeries.
- Assist the surgeon in the operating room.
- Inventory surgical instrumentation and supplies before an operation.
- Recount surgical instruments and supplies at the end of an operation.
- Sterilize equipment and replenish necessary supplies.
- Perform other assigned duties related to attending the operating room.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
