CST III

Medical Center Health System Odessa, TX, US

Position Summary

The Certified Surgical Technologist and the Surgical Technologist assist in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. He/she functions as a member of the sterile team in donning gown and gloves,creating and maintaining a sterile field and issuing instruments to surgeons. His/her function is to maintain supplies.

Qualifications

Education: Current Surgical Technologist Certification or eligible
Training and Experience:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate through the American Heart Association (AHA) required within ninety (90) days of hire.
Successful completion of Hospital and Nursing orientation within three (3) months of hire.
Completion of L&D Surgical Technologist competencies within

three (3) months of hire or transfer. To include but not limited to:

C-Sections
Post partum tubal ligation
Deliveries
High risk deliveries
Set up and assistance with procedure

Unusual Physical Demands And Working Conditions

Ability to perform:
Heavy lifting
Sustained standing and walking
May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.
Ability to work under stress.
Varied work hours and shifts.

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