CST/Surgical Technician: PT 7a-3:30p

Firelands Health • Sandusky, OH

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About The Position

The CST/Surgical Technician prepares for and supports routine and special surgical procedures, using knowledge of surgical techniques, anatomy, physiology, asepsis, and infection control. The role includes preparing instruments, equipment, and supplies; assisting with room and case setup; supporting the surgical team during procedures; and restoring the room and returning items to their appropriate locations after cases. The technician helps maintain a safe, professional, and efficient environment for surgical patients and responds appropriately to stressful or emergent situations. The position also involves exploring new surgical procedures and operating-room technology.

Requirements

• Graduate of a two-year accredited program or equivalent training in Surgical Technology.
• BCLS certification.
• Certification of competency by national examination through the Liaison Council on Certification, the certifying body of the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc.; if not certified at hire, must be eligible at hire and obtain certification by the first anniversary date.
• Maintain certification according to the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc.
• For a first-assisting role, completion of an approved program for surgical technicians in the first-assisting role.
• Ability to understand instructions and communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of surgical techniques and the step-by-step processes for routine and special procedures.
• Use understanding of anatomy and physiology as it relates to operative procedures.
• Apply asepsis and infection-control principles and distinguish sterilization methods for specialized equipment and instruments.
• Prepare and use the instruments, equipment, and supplies needed for surgical procedures.
• Prepare for and conclude surgical procedures, including gathering surgeon preference-card items, opening supplies, scrubbing in time to prepare the case, assisting the circulator as needed, cleaning the room after the case, and returning items to their proper locations.
• Maintain a safe, professional, and efficient environment for surgical patients, taking appropriate preventative or corrective action.
• Perform efficiently in stressful and emergent situations.
• Explore new surgical procedures and technologies relating to the operating room and surgical patients.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• Comprehensive major medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Health and wellness offerings
• Monthly employee events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree