Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Main Operating Room FT

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The Surgical Technologist administers intra-operative care to patients within the surgical/operating room environment. Care is provided in collaboration with anesthesia, surgeons and other staff members.  Under the supervision of the OR RN, Supervisor/Manager/Director, the Surgical Technologist:
• Integrates physiologic, medical, surgical, and anesthetic information to give appropriate patient care.  
• Uses the principles of asepsis to assist the surgeon in the maintenance of the sterile field, providing for optimal patient care in the OR
• Effectively functions in the sterile environment, demonstrating knowledge and ability in  performing the role of first scrub on all  assigned surgical cases.   
• Required to take call and must arrive within 30 minutes of being called in.

Benefit Highlights:

State Health Benefits and State Pension Plan

Up to 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave

PTO and Sick Time (ESL) Accruals

Free Telehealth Visits for Care Team Member and family

Onsite Pharmacy

Education Assistance

Additional Job Description

Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology program. Must hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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