Role Summary: The Surgical Technologist assists surgeons during procedures, ensuring patient safety and maintaining sterile techniques.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supports surgical team by preparing and setting up instruments, gowns, and drapes.
- Practices aseptic techniques and verifies surgical site before incision.
- Maintains accurate supply and specimen documentation.
- Assists with wound care, dressing changes, and specimen handling.
- Participates in safety protocols, emergency procedures, and on-call rotations.
- Acts as a preceptor for students and adheres to hospital policies and standards.
- Performs quality control and additional duties like patient transport and post-mortem care.
Qualifications & Skills: Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible per state law; completion of a specialty training program.
Work Environment & Benefits: Typically performed in a clinical setting, with full benefits from day one, including health insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and supportive family policies.