Certified Surgical Tech | Full Time

Job Description Job Description Who we are: Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX - heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture. Shift Information: The position is full time, working M-F either five 8 hour shifts or four 10 hour shifts. Call Required What we offer: Health Insurance 401(k) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid time off Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated Employee Education Scholarships Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility What you will do: The CST is responsible for assuring quality patient care by coordinating with the circulator in the planning and implementation of patient care in the OR. Maintains AORN and AST standards to ensure patient safety at all times. Assist the surgeon with gowning and gloving, draping of the sterile field and performing technical tasks. This position has call requirements. Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the US Armed Forces or Public Health Service or was employed to practice surgical technology in health care facility prior to September 2009. Required Skills: Ability to read, write and follow instructions; strong organizational skills Preferred Skills: Meditech, faxing, scanning Required Licensure/Registration/Certification: Certification as a Surgical Technologist and Basic Life Support Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Preferred Experience: One or more years as a CST in a hospital operating room