Certified Surgical Tech

Baptist Healthcare System • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

Certified Surgical Tech - ENT/Urology Full Time, First Shift The Surgical Technologist serves as a primary scrub person or assistant for operative procedures.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma from a Surgical Technologist accredited program or comparable military training
• Certified Surgical Tech (CST) certification is required
• Driver’s License
• Eligibility for Surgical Technologist Certification

Responsibilities

• Scrubbing into cases and make sure instruments and supplies are available for the scheduled case.
• Setting up cases ensuring that all instruments are thoroughly sterilized and maintain the sterile field during case set up.
• May be asked to assist physician to cut suture material and may be asked to apply electrocautery to clamps on bleeders under the direct supervision of the surgeon.
• Is responsible for gross decontamination of instruments including breaking down instruments for further cleaning in Central Sterile Processing.
• Collaborates with the circulating nurse to carry out appropriate interventions.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees