Certified Surgical Technologist or CST at KA Recruiting Inc. summary:
The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) facilitates safe and efficient surgical procedures by preparing the operating suite and assisting the surgical team. Responsibilities include managing surgical instruments, ensuring the equipment is operational, and maintaining a sterile environment. The CST is essential in supporting both the surgeon and patients throughout the surgical process, contributing to optimal surgical outcomes.
Job Description
- Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures. The primary purpose of the Surgical Tech position is to assist the surgeon and RN s in operative procedures.
- Reports to the Manager of Surgical Services
- Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.
- Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
- Passes instruments to physician during surgery.
- Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
- Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
- Performs pre-operative procedures such as selection and placement of appropriate surgical instruments, supplies and equipment; to scrub and provide instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedures while anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
- Performs variable duties related to the Surgery unit in accordance with established Hospital Policies and Procedures.
About the facility/hospital:
- 1 hour outside of Mohave Valley
- Our facilities offer competitive wages, benefits and opportunities to grow with tuition reimbursement and career coach.
- Great environment and a beautiful city
Keywords:
surgical tech, CST, operating room, surgical procedures, patient care, sterile instruments, operating suite, surgical assistant, healthcare, surgery