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DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN·Corpus Christi, Texas
Certified Surgical Technologist
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The Certified Surgical Technologist assists surgeons and professional staff in the Operating Room by maintaining a sterile field and managing surgical instruments. They are responsible for setting up the surgical room, ensuring equipment is sterilized, and providing support throughout the surgical intervention.
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General Purpose of Job: A certified technologist assists the surgeon and other professional and technical personnel in carrying out Operating Room and Surgical functions.
Assisted care is administered under the direct supervision of the professional operating room nurse.
The patient care population includes infants, children, adolescents, and adults.
Essential
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. Communicates in a manner that encourages a positive work environment Takes problems to appropriate person for help with resolution Refrains from negative talk and gossip Works together to promote teamwork Demonstrates competency in scrub role Can verbalize needs for frequently done procedures in assigned service Questions surgeon before procedure for any anticipated variances in particular procedures. Is knowledgeable of setup and usage of service equipment Uses sterilizers effectively and can verbalize knowledge of systems. Maintains a safe environment for the patient, physician and staff at sterile field, as well as throughout the OR. Sets up room appropriately for procedure Takes into account size of patient in selection of supplies, equipment Breaks down room after procedure utilizing standard precautions Assists surgical team before, during and after surgical intervention, including cleanup and getting patients when needed. Assists in maintenance, care and cleanliness of department, supplies, equipment, and instruments. Handles instruments, equipment in a manner that minimizes breakage, damage Reports damage, breakage and removes item from usage. Transports instruments back to decontamination in closed carts following cases. Is knowledgeable of process improvement activities in unit and assists as requested Participates in staff meeting on a routine basis Utilizes self directed learning activities to maintain competency and above. Education and/or Experience: Successful completion of accredited Surgical Technology Program Pediatric scrub tech experience preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current national certification as a surgical technologist. Or within 180 days of graduation if new graduate. Graduation from surgical technologist program and employed as surgical technologist before 2009 in lieu of certification. Completed a surgical technology training program in the military or public health service of the US CPR certified (Required issuer: American Heart Assoc. BLS)
Candidates must have successfully completed an accredited Surgical Technology Program and hold a current national certification. Additionally, a BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.
Market context
Texas hospitals and surgery centers commonly seek certified surgical technologists with CST and BLS credentials, and entry-level openings often still expect some operating room exposure. This role is competitive because employers may offer shift differentials, health insurance, sign-on bonuses, 401(k), and educational reimbursement. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page, then confirm your certification dates and OR experience before applying.