What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surgical Tech / CST position at UT Health Henderson Hospital?
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Surgical Tech (CST) in Henderson, TX. You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5000.
Fulfilling your purpose begins here:
People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:
- Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more
Your team is bigger than your department:
- UT Health Henderson features 41 operational beds, a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center with surgical suites, advanced diagnostic technology, a maternity unit, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and an AASM-accredited sleep center.
- We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.
Responsibilities
- Function as primary scrub technologist for a variety of routine and complex procedures, while consistently demonstrating clinical skills with confidence and competence.
- Responsible for ensuring, along with other surgical team members, that the sterile field is maintained, applying aseptic technique principles to ensure a safe, aseptic, and cost effective environment to all patients that clearly spells quality and excellence.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program and hold current certification with one of the following:
- The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting,
- The National Center for Competency Testing or
- Another surgical technologist certification program approved by the Texas Department of State Health Service.
- BLS Certification
Preferred Job Requirements:
- One (1) year related experience
- Operating Room experience
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