Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Certified Surgical Technologist

We are growing as so is our need for Certified Surgical Technologists

At Riverview Health, we believe all deserve our help and provide access to quality physicians, invest in advanced medical technologies and maintain an atmosphere of genuine caring and respect. Our Surgical Services department uses state of the art equipment to perform a wide variety of procedures at both our Noblesville and Westfield, Indiana campus locations and it is an exciting time to join our team as an experienced certified surgical technologist (CST). We offer 12-hour, provide scheduling flexibility, and provide education and training to grow your skillset in various specialties. Come join us and perform life-changing work for our community!

Job Responsibilities

• Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures through compliance with applicable policies procedures, surgical protocols and principles of asepsis.
• Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor/track instrument counts throughout procedures.
• Remain current and competent in knowledge and skills necessary to meet the responsibility of the position and take initiative to inquire and explore new surgical procedures and subjects relating to the surgical patient and operating room environment.
• Precept new and tenured staff and surgical technology students as requested.
• Function as a superuser of selected medical equipment.
• Serve on call for rotating weekend, holiday and weeknights as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: LPN scrub or Certified Surgical Technologist graduating from an accredited surgical technology program
• Preferred: Associate Degree

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: 3 -5 years of multispecialty OR experience in the scrub role as LPN or CST
• Preferred: 5 plus years of multi-specialty operating room experience in the scrub role as LPN or CST and member of a national nursing or surgical technology organization

License/Certification Requirements

Minimum:

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)

Preferred: Associates or better in Practical Nursing. Technical/other training or better in Surgical Technology.

Required: Certified Surgical Tech BLS- Basic Life Support