Technologist-Surgical-Cert

Ascension•Austin, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Surgical Technologist in the Labor and Delivery department at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin, TX. The technologist will facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures, prepare the operating suite with sterile drapes, solutions, instruments, and supplies, and hand instruments and supplies to the surgeon during surgery. The role also involves assisting with patient preparation, transportation, positioning, and draping, as well as maintaining instruments in an organized manner and monitoring instrument counts throughout procedures.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted required.
Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience as a CST in Labor and Delivery

Responsibilities

Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitors/tracks instruments counts throughout procedures.