Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - L&D

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Luke's Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Luke's Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Responsibilities

General Functions:
 Escorts or transports patients which may require applying appropriate transfer techniques
 Sets up the operating room with supplies and equipment according to the requirements of the
scheduled case and maintains physician’s preference card
 Promotes and maintains a sterile environment in all job assignments
 Performs scrubbing circulating duties as directed
 Performs assigned operating room cleanup tasks including disposal, cleaning, inventory and
restocking of supplies and equipment
 Assists in the performance of more complicated treatments, diagnostic procedures and physical
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Job Description
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examinations as per instructions from registered nurse with documented competency
 Assists other members of the perioperative team in providing care throughout the continuum of the
perioperative experience
 Performs various clerical functions in support of department operations
 Participates in department meetings, in-services
 Serves as a role model for service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and “must haves”
 Supports effective patient hand-offs
 Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
 Maintains safe environment
 Addresses patient population-specific needs
 Participates in Performance Improvement activitie

Qualifications

Education Accreditation (CHEA) accredited surgical technology program.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year as a Surgical or OB Technologist in acute care or ambulatory setting Certifications

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: BHS accepts certifications from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); TS-C (Technician in Surgery–Certified).

REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

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Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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