CST III

Medical Center Health System•Odessa, TX

47d

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist and the Surgical Technologist assist in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. He/she functions as a member of the sterile team in donning gown and gloves, creating and maintaining a sterile field and issuing instruments to surgeons. His/her function is to maintain supplies.

Requirements

Current Surgical Technologist Certification or eligible
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate through the American Heart Association (AHA) required within ninety (90) days of hire.
Successful completion of Hospital and Nursing orientation within three (3) months of hire.
Completion of L&D Surgical Technologist competencies within three (3) months of hire or transfer.
C-Sections
Post partum tubal ligation
Deliveries
High risk deliveries
Set up and assistance with procedure
Ability to perform heavy lifting
Ability to perform sustained standing and walking
Ability to work under stress
Ability to work varied work hours and shifts
May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.