Surgical Tech / CST

Overview

Responsibilities

• Prepares and anticipates instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Assists members of the team with room turnover and terminal cleaning of room.
• Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the surgical technologist in the first scrub role prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.
• Prepares and anticipates instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet at least one of the following: Graduate from an accredited program or equivalent. Certified Surgical Tech (CST). 1+ years’ of prior operating room experience. BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.