Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - LandD

OverviewEmbark on a rewarding career with Westover Hills Baptist Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.At Westover Hills Baptist Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matchGenerous paid time offCareer development and continuing education opportunitiesHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accountsEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount programVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insuranceNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment statusJob SummaryPRN NIGHTS - LABOR AND DELIVERYThe Certified Surgical Tech provides direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetric patients along the continuum of the age spectrum facilitating the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. Follows established practices and standards. Supports the mission statement, policies and procedures of the Baptist Health System. Other related duties as assigned.ResponsibilitiesGeneral Functions:Escorts or transports patients which may require applying appropriate transfer techniquesSets up the operating room with supplies and equipment according to the requirements of the scheduled case and maintains physician's preference cardPromotes and maintains a sterile environment in all job assignmentsPerforms scrubbing circulating duties as directedPerforms assigned operating room cleanup tasks including disposal, cleaning, inventory and restocking of supplies and equipmentAssists in the performance of more complicated treatments, diagnostic procedures and physical examinations as per instructions from registered nurse with documented competencyAssists other members of the perioperative team in providing care throughout the continuum of the perioperative experiencePerforms various clerical functions in support of department operationsParticipates in department meetings, in-servicesServes as a role model for service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and "must haves"Supports effective patient hand-offsUtilizes resources efficiently and effectivelyMaintains safe environmentAddresses patient population-specific needsParticipates in Performance Improvement activitiesQualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION: High-school graduate and Graduate of a Department of Education (DOE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) accredited surgical technology program.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year as a Surgical or OB Technologist in acute care or ambulatory settingREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: BHS accepts certifications from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); TS-C (Technician in Surgery-Certified).REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.#LI-JH5Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verifyThe employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.2603003331