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South Texas Health System · 4 weeks ago

Operating Room Surgical Tech Certified FT

Edinburg, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

South Texas Health System is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to work directly with the surgical team. The role involves preparing the surgical suite, performing counts of surgical instruments, and demonstrating competency in aseptic surgical equipment.

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Responsibilities

The surgical technologists will be working directly with the surgical team

The surgical technologists will be responsible for preparing the surgical suite according to age specific, medical condition and surgeon preference

The candidate will also perform appropriate sponge, sharp and instrument counts according to hospital policies and procedures

It will be required for the candidate to cross train to other surgical areas in our system

The candidate will demonstrate competency to aseptic surgical equipment annually

Qualification

Certified Surgical TechnologistBLS CertificationSurgical Technologist ProgramCross TrainingCompliance Adherence

Required

Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Certification

Willingness to be cross trained to other areas

Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer

Must have a certificate of completion from a Surgical Technologist program or a military training program and maintain

Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program