What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) New Graduate/Experienced position at Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County?
Division : Eskenazi Health
Sub-Division : Hospital
Req ID : 19511
Schedule : Any
Shift : Days
Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
CST Summary :
The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is an individual with specialized education who functions as a member of the operating room team to help ensure safe, efficient, and successful surgical procedures / outcomes. The CST handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for surgical procedures; has an understanding of the procedures being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon; has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative phase; and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
Job Requirements :
- Current CST certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or has completed a military surgical technology program. Those with military training (i.e. "Operating Room Specialist" certification) must obtain their CST certification through the NBSTSA within three months of their start date.
- New graduates must obtain CST certification within 45 days of their start date.
- CSTs must complete 60 hours of approved continuing education in a 4-year timeframe with 15 CEUs turned into education every year
- Current BLS certification
- Member of professional organization (AST) preferred
Scheduling :
We have full time and part time day shift positions available.
Call requirements- 30 minute call back time
Questions :
If you have any questions, please feel free to email our Talent Acquisition Consultant Melissa Sorrell MBA, BSN RN at Melissa.Sorrell@eskenazihealth.edu
About Us :
Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and
outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation's 150 best places to work by Becker's Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America's best midsize employers' Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana, the first community mental health center in Indiana and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care - Center of Excellence in Women's Health, just to name a few.
