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Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.
CST Labor & Delivery Nights
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What they do
A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$44,789 / year median in Georgia
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job Number:
34087Location:
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Street Address:
417 W 3rdAve City, State:
Albany, Georgia Zip Code:
31701Department:
PPMH LABOR AND DELIVERY
Shift:
7P7A Shift Job Type:
Full timePosted Date:
2026-07-02Job Description Summary:
Provide technical services under supervision of Registered Nurse and Physician. Assist in operating room as assigned and directed. May work in Central Sterile Processing and work under job duties of Central Sterile Processing Technician.Description:
Provide technical services under supervision of Registered Nurse and Physician. Assist in operating room as assigned and directed. May work in Central Sterile Processing and work under job duties of Central Sterile Processing Technician.Description:
Qualifications:
Vocational / Technical Degree in Accredited Surgical Technology Program (Required)Work Experience:
0 - 1 year Surgical technologist experience & nbsp (Preferred)Licenses and Certifications:
- Certified Surgical Technologists (CST)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- The CST will prepare and assist with surgical procedures in collaboration with Registered Nurse.
- Pull cases according to doctor preference cards.
- Maintain and prepare sterile field.
- Maintain knowledge of surgical procedures.
- Anticipate needs of surgeon.
- Assist surgeon by passing instruments, sutures, etc.
CARE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION
- Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
- Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
- Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
- Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
- Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
- Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.
CARE PROCESSES
- Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
- Bases care decisions on plan of care.
- Monitors and documents patient response.
- Establishes rapport with clients.
- Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
- Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
- Provides effective interventions.
- Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
- Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
- Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
Additional Duties:
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
- For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
- Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.