Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist Operating Room
Location: College Station TX
Shift: FullTime 10Hour Day Shifts (7:00 AM 5:00 PM) 4 Shifts Per Week (40 Hours Total)
Salary Range: $24.55 $35.54 per hour based on experience
Job Overview:
As a CST you will be instrumental in providing highquality care during surgical procedures ensuring the proper setup and maintenance of the sterile field and assisting the surgical team with various tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare in our rapidly growing community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain the sterile field for surgical procedures ensuring all instruments and equipment are sterile and functioning properly
- Assist surgeons and the surgical team by anticipating their needs and passing sterile instruments during surgery
- Perform surgical counts of sponges instruments and sharps ensuring adherence to hospital policies
- Assist with patient preparation including aseptic cleaning and clipping of the operative site
- Handle surgical specimens according to protocol ensuring accurate labeling and proper handoff
- Clean and decontaminate instruments postprocedure preparing them for sterilization
- Follow infection control policies Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) guidelines and OSHA standards to maintain a safe and compliant work environment
- Collaborate with team members to maintain inventory document equipment use and ensure timely reordering of supplies
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program (CAAHEP accredited or equivalent)
- Less than 1 year of experience (new graduates are encouraged to apply)
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from NBSTSA or NCCT
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or obtained within 30 days of hire)
- Completion of military surgical technologist training or prior surgical tech experience before September 1 2009 may fulfill certification requirements
Benefits:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollarfordollar match up to 5%
- Tuition reimbursement for further education
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual starting Day 1
- Career advancement opportunities in a stateoftheart medical facility
Apply today to be part of this transformative healthcare journey!