Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Akron Children's Hospital•Akron, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Surgical Technologists prepare the operating room, including the sterile field, surgical equipment, and supplies. During surgery, they support patient care by assisting the surgeon with instrumentation, supplies, and specimens, and by maintaining control of the sterile surgical field. They also help prevent retained foreign objects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
Certified Surgical Technician (CST) or Tech in Surgery–Certified (TS-C) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word) or similar software.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pediatric surgery.
Experience working with all levels within an organization.
Experience in healthcare.
At least 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Scrub for assigned major and minor surgical procedures.
Participate in patient assessments and in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
Perform circulating duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide care and safety to patients.
Maintain operating room suite supplies, pull procedures, assist with continuing education, and support staff precepting and orientation.
Provide care that addresses the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of patients of all ages.
Participate in hospital activities as appropriate and as directed by the Manager.
Perform other duties as required.