Surgical Technologist (CST)

DUTIES ENTAIL:

• Functions as a member of the sterile team

• Assists in readying room, opening supplies, performs surgical scrub, sets up back table and prepares anticipated instruments, equipment and supplies
• Assists with draping and establishing sterile field
• Anticipates needs and passes instruments, sutures, etc., according to need
• Assures safe, sterile environment through use of scrupulous aseptic technique
• Needle and sponge counts with circulating nurse
• Shares on-call rotation with other staff member

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited course

• Surgical Technician Certification (CST) is preferred at time of employment.
• Certification is required within 6-months of employment.
• At least 2-3 years of acute care hospital-based operating room experience.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in Ortho, Neuro, General Surgery, Spine & Robotics.
• Must have knowledge of principles and procedures related to surgery.
• Current BLS

Full-Time: 80-hrs per pay period

Hours: 6:30am - 5:00pm

Call Schedule: 1 day/week and 1 weekend/month ($4.00/hour while on call)

Call Back: minimum of 2-hours of pay when called in at time & one half

Shift Differential: (pay is based on majority of hours worked)

• Evening Shift (3pm 11:30pm) = 8%

• Night Shift (11:00pm 7:30am) = 11%
• No Weekend Differential