What are the responsibilities and job description for the CST III position at Medical Center Hospital?
Position Summary:
The Certified Surgical Technologist and the Surgical Technologist assist in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. He/she functions as a member of the sterile team in donning gown and gloves, creating and maintaining a sterile field and issuing instruments to surgeons. His/her function is to maintain supplies.
Qualifications:
Education:
Current Surgical Technologist Certification or eligible
B. Training and Experience:
1. BLS Certification through the American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire.
2. Successful completion of Hospital and Nursing orientation within 3 months of hire.
3. Completion of L&D Surgical Technologist competencies within 3 months of hire or transfer. To include but not limited to:
· C-Sections
· Post-partum tubal ligation
· Deliveries
· High risk deliveries
· Set up and assistance with procedure
Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
A. Ability to perform:
1. Heavy lifting
2. Sustained standing and walking
B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.
C. Ability to work under stress.
D. Varied work hours and shifts.
