Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

Certified Surgical Tech (CST) at Physicians Surgical Center of Lebanon summary:

A Certified Surgical Technician (CST) assists surgeons and surgical teams by preparing the operating room, sterilizing instruments, and providing support during surgical procedures. This role also involves central sterile processing duties, ensuring all tools and equipment meet health and safety standards. Working primarily in ambulatory surgical centers, the CST plays a critical role in patient preparation, instrument handling, and post-operative care in a fast-paced medical environment.

Physicians Surgical Center in Lebanon is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician with central sterile processing experience for our fast paced ASC!!

Monday through Friday(day shifts), no holidays or on call shifts! Full-time benefits include 401k program w/ employer match, PTO, and Medical/Dental/Vision benefit plans.

Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses. This position would also be performing central sterile processing duties on busy surgical days.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS :

• A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
• Have knowledge of central sterile processing
• Must have at least 2 years OR experienced in a fast - paced environment
• CPR Certification

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures.
• Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
• Follows regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures.
• Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment.
• Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as adjust and check it to ensure it is working properly.
• Get patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
• Transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical “drapes.”
• Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
• Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
• Hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
• Operate sterilizers, lights, or suction machines, and help operate diagnostic equipment.
• After an operation, help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating room.
• Performs other duties as assigned.  
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS : 

• Ability to be on your feet for long periods and lift or turn disabled patients.
• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Ability to concentrate for periods of up to four hours
• Ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to use computer keyboard and to view a computer monitor

Benefits:   

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance 
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more! 

  Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity   

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.  

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Keywords:

Certified Surgical Technician, Surgical technologist, Operating room technician, Central sterile processing, Surgical instrument sterilization, Patient preparation, Surgical assistance, Operating room setup, Medical equipment handling, Healthcare surgical support