Certified Surgical Tech

Position:CHS Travel: Certified Surgical Technician (CST)/ (OR)- Days )

Position Information: Travel CST-OR

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 8wks

Shift: Days (9a-9p or 9a-5p. Hours may vary based upon dept need)

Required: BLS, 2-3yrs exp in Robotics, Ortho exp

Surgical technologists prepare the operating room, including the sterile field, setting up surgical equipment, supplies and solutions. During surgery, surgical technologists pass instruments, fluids and supplies to the surgeon and prepare and manage surgical equipment. Surgical technologists simultaneously manage the sterile field and specimens. Surgical technologists perform a count of sponges and supplies to prevent foreign retained objects. Surgical technologists are certified following successful completion of a CAAHEP-accredited program or other programmatically-accredited surgical technology program and the national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.