What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surgical Technologist- (CST) position at Decypher?
Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We provide our services globally to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is not a job, but a career where your talent and energy is respected, and you can personally make a difference. Decypher invites you to join our professional team. Decypher is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/D/V).
DESCRIPTION
Decypher is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist candidate to provide support to the Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Tx.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform the full spectrum of sterile techniques, setting up surgical trays, preparing and
draping patients for surgery, and assisting with post-operative dressings. - Ensure surgical packs are cleaned and packed for sterilization after every procedure, to
include restocking surgical supplies. - Maintain a clean, safe environment for the patient either by active participation in the
cleaning of clinical spaces, operating rooms, and medical equipment, or by guiding other
personnel in the environmental maintenance. - Assist surgeon with preoperative process: escort patient to exam rooms/process in take
forms/vital signs - Minor procedures: Set up/assist/break down room/transport dirty surgical instruments to
SPD/ transport Specimen to lab/daily room checks/pharmacy supply of lidocaine is
available - Supplies: maintain supplies levels/organize/clean/monitor expiration dates
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree/Education (5.2.4): Certificate. Graduate from Surgical Technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or completion of a formal training program provided by any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and Air Force) for surgical technicians, surgical technologists or operating room technicians.
- Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (5.2.3): Certified as a Surgical Technician (CST) from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or certified as a Tech-in-Surgery (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or possess a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) certification as a surgical technician and/or operating room technician.
- Experience: One year of experience as a Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician after graduation.