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Medical Center Health System

CST III

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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.

$44,108 / year median in Texas

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

CST III 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:
A.
Education:
Current Surgical Technologist Certification or eligible B.
Training and Experience:
1. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate through the American Heart Association (AHA) required within ninety (90) days of hire. Page 3 of 3 2. Successful completion of Hospital and Nursing orientation within three (3) months of hire. 3. Completion of L&D Surgical Technologist competencies within three (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.