Certified Surgical Technologist - St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

Certified Surgical Technologist - St. Francis-Emory Healthcare St. Francis Emory Healthcare - 3.7 Columbus, GA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Qualifications Sterilization BLS Certification OR experience Infection control Operating room preparation De-escalation techniques High school diploma or GED Surgery Certified Surgical Technologist Acute care Surgical technologist experience Surgical Technology Full Job Description We are looking for Full Time Certified Surgical Technologists (CST / Surgical Tech) to join our surgical team at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare! Full Time - Day shift On-call rotation Since opening our doors in 1950, St. Francis - Emory Healthcare has been committed each day to providing the highest quality care in west Georgia and east Alabama. With 376 beds on two campuses, more than 2,500 associates, and 300 physicians, we offer a full range of inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room services, including the only open-heart surgery program in Columbus and the Chattahoochee Valley. St. Francis - Emory Healthcare is dedicated to creating an organizational environment that provides an engaging, fulfilling, and inspiring work experience.

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2122 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA 31904 Job Summary The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist in surgical operations. The CST is responsible for ensuring the surgical suite is prepared, maintaining a sterile environment, passing instruments to surgeons during procedures, and assisting in room turnover. The CST plays a vital role in patient safety, infection control, and operational efficiency in the surgical setting. Essential Functions Prepare the operating room with sterile instruments, equipment, supplies, and solutions required for surgical procedures Maintain aseptic technique and sterile field throughout the procedure Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon and surgical team during procedures Accurately track sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after surgical procedures to ensure nothing is retained Assist with room turnover before and after procedures, including waste disposal and equipment reprocessing Operate and monitor sterilization equipment in accordance with AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA standards Assist in processing specimens for laboratory analysis Ensure proper documentation of instrument counts, procedures, and sterilization indicators Comply with infection control, personal protective equipment, and safety protocols Support performance improvement and risk management initiatives Maintain readiness and functionality of surgical instruments and equipment Education High school diploma or equivalent required Successful completion of a program in surgical technology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required Licenses/Certifications Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required within time frame required by facility policy Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required De-escalation training required within time frame required by facility policy Experience 12 to 18 months of acute care operating room experience preferred

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Full-time Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Professional development assistance Vision insurance

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In person