Surgical Tech Cert CST - Part-Time

Mesa View Regional Hospital • Mesquite, NV

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About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) assists in providing patient care based on the nursing process and in compliance with hospital and departmental policies, protocols, and procedures. The CST is accountable for maintaining and continually improving technical knowledge and skills.

The CST demonstrates the organizational and technical skills required in the surgical setting, including assisting the surgeon during operative procedures. The CST demonstrates patient-centered, patient-valued behaviors and provides age-specific care for patients with special needs, including patients with disabilities.

In addition to operating room responsibilities, the CST will be trained and deemed competent to perform Sterile Processing Department (SPD) functions. The CST is expected to assist and support SPD areas as needed, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and case cart preparation, in accordance with hospital policy, regulatory standards, and best practices.

The CST demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with hospital and departmental policies, protocols, and procedures, and performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Certified Surgical Technicians.
• A minimum of one year of relevant experience in a hospital.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient care based on the nursing process and in compliance with hospital and departmental policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Maintain and continually improve technical knowledge and skills.
• Assist the surgeon during operative procedures.
• Provide patient-centered care that addresses patients' age-specific and special needs, including disabilities.
• Perform Sterile Processing Department functions after training and competency assessment.
• Assist and support SPD functions as needed, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and case cart preparation.
• Comply with hospital and departmental policies, protocols, procedures, regulatory standards, and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed