Certified Surgical Technologist

Wood County Hospital is now accepting applications for a Certified Surgical Technologist. The Surgical technologists work under the supervision and authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective of both invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures. CSTs ensure that the operating room environment is safe, the equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. 

Job Duties:

• Gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment needed for assigned procedure; ensures equipment is functioning properly; ensures appropriate sterility of instruments and supplies.
• Assists with patient transfers from stretcher to operating room table as needed to ensure safety.
• Collaborates with anesthesia providers to ensure maintenance of normothermia of patient during procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in urinary catheter insertion if indicated.
• Performs surgical scrub, and dons sterile gown and gloves, and establishes sterile field with necessary items to safely complete the procedure.
• Demonstrates competency in all positioning techniques for the assigned procedures. These competencies include, but are not limited to; prevention of nerve damage, proper rotation of extremities, prevention of circulatory or respiratory compromise, and prevention of patient sliding secondary to table position changes during procedure

Shift Details:

Hours: 

• Full time, 40 hours/week

Shift:

• 0630 to 1700, with on call responsibilities and a rotation required

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

• Successful completion of a surgical technology program accredited by Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)

Minimum License/Certification:

• Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA required

Preferred License/Certification:

• Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist preferred

Benefit Summary:

Join our team, and you’ll have access to a cutting-edge facility with state of the art technology. You’ll also interact with some of the region's top notch healthcare professionals. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and advance your career.

We’ll also reward your hard work with:

• Great health, dental and vision plans
• Competitive wages
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Generous short term and long term disability plans
• Employer-matched 403(b)
• Employer sponsored cash balance pension plan
• Vacation and Holiday time
• Generous tuition reimbursement
• And a lot more!

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