Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

The Surgical Technician demonstrates basic knowledge and skills in the scrub role, necessary to provide assistance during surgical procedures performed in the department.

• responsible for aseptic technique, setting up the required equipment, instrumentation and sterile supplies as needed for their assigned cases;
• scrubbing and passing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures;
• pulling cases as needed, breaking down cases at the end of the procedure, sets up operating room and supplies needed for day/following day’s schedule.
• Available for call on an assigned scheduled basis as required by unit need.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required:

• Education: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program.
• Certifications/Registrations/Licenses:
• BLS
• Surgical Technology certification.

Preferred:

• Education: Associate degree.
• Experience: 1 year