Cert Surgical Technologist III

Job Summary

The Certified Surgical Technologist III (CST III) functions in an advanced scrub role for operative procedures either as a CST - First Assist, or as a specialty specific CST, while serving as a resource person for the patient population. In addition, the CST III plans and executes complex daily activities including the ability to prioritize, impact the '30-minute' guarantee for inpatients and '25-minute' guarantee for outpatients in turnovers (patient out to in), has a working knowledge of advanced technology (i.e. navigation, daVinci), and assists in reducing cost per case (i.e. impact preference card accuracy, choice or supplies, suture, etc.), as well as, serving as a preceptor.

Department Operating Room

Job Summary The Certified Surgical Technologist III (CST III) functions in an advanced scrub role for operative procedures either as a CST - First Assist, or as a specialty specific CST, while serving as a resource person for the patient population. In addition, the CST III plans and executes complex daily activities including the ability to prioritize, impact the '30-minute' guarantee for inpatients and '25-minute' guarantee for outpatients in turnovers (patient out to in), has a working knowledge of advanced technology (i.e. navigation, daVinci), and assists in reducing cost per case (i.e. impact preference card accuracy, choice or supplies, suture, etc.), as well as, serving as a preceptor.

Required Qualifications

• Require one (1) year of Certified Surgical Technologist operating room experience, with a minimum of six (6) months at the CST II level.
• Require proficiency in one (1) or more specialty area/service lines with knowledge in one (1) or more additional specialty area/service lines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer broad knowledge of specialty procedures, instrumentation and equipment.
• Prefer demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Prefer working knowledge of computers.

Required License And Certs

BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
CST: Certified Surg Technologist

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.