CST - Certified Surgical Tech

Job Description

• Assists surgeon during operative and invasive procedures.
• Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure.
• Monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies.
• Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments.
• Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients for treatment.
• Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure.
• Demonstrates competence in care of specimens and accurately handles specimens at all times.
• Assists in positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures.
• Checks all equipment/instruments needed, prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) in the state of Indiana
• Current BCLS Certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in the operating room.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Comments

**Eligible for the Choose Southern Indiana Program, which offers $5,000 to recent college graduates (within 6 months) from within Indiana or experienced workers from out-of-state that move to and gain employment. Click here to learn more about Choose Southern Indiana Program.