What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surgical Technologist / CST position at Seton Medical Center Harker Heights?
Overview
You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500.
Join our team as a day shift, full-time Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in Harker Heights, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services, and more.
Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:
Responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting in patient care and preparation of surgical patient by performance of routine and delegated duties according to standards and policies of the surgical department.
- Perform scrub duties and related procedures.
- Assist with circulating duties under direct supervision of the RN circulator assigned to the patient.
- Prepares for scheduled, emergent, urgent and add on operative procedures by insuring necessary equipment, instruments and supplies are available and ready for use.
- Scrubs independently on routine, non-complicated procedures in all specialties.
- Functions in the advanced roles of preceptor, service specialist, and instrument room liaison.
- Handles and maintains an accurate count of sponges, needles, sharps, instruments, drugs and fluids on the sterile field.
- Assist with cleaning and maintenance supplies and equipment as required.
- Consistently demonstrates effective and professional communication and leadership skills.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a surgical technologist program OR military and/or hospital-conducted on-the-job training is required.
- Certification as a Surgical Tech through NCCT or NBSTSA
- BLS through American Heart Association
Preferred Requirements:
- Minimum of two (2) years surgical technologist experience.
Salary : $7,500
