Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgery

Surgery Department (OR/CVOR; Operating Room) Certified Surgical Technician (CST)

$10,000 Sign On Bonus!*

Our Baxter Health OR/CVOR has 13 operating rooms and averages 650 cases per month. Our cases include General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurological, Cardiovascular, Plastics, Ear Nose Throat (ENT), Urology and Gynecological (GYN) procedures. We have a highly skilled, dedicated team of patient advocates that work in an interdisciplinary team environment. We support professional advancement through certification and education.


Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - Position Highlights:

• Education Opportunities: Continue to advance you and your families' education, utilizing Baxter Health Foundation Scholarships and certification support.
• Technology: Davinci Surgical Robot; Navigational Spinal and ENT surgery; Hybrid OR for advanced vascular procedures, etc.

Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - Responsibilities:

• Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel.
• May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
• Responsible for direct patient care of assigned patients in the perioperative unit.
• Must be proficient in a wide variety of high level surgical technologist skills.
• Adhere to all standards of perioperative care and promoting a team effort among co-workers.
• Collaborate with all members of the health care team with a focus on promoting evidence based care within a healing culture for the patient population served and their families.

Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - Job Requirements:

• Education: Completion of accredited surgical technologist program
• Licensure: Surgical Technologist Certification through the Association of Surgical Technologist
• Certifications: BLS required.

Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Baxter Health offers competitive wages and an extensive benefits package. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life / Short Term / Long Term / Accidental Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Credit Union
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance Scholarships / Leadership Development / CMEs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Site Employee Pharmacy & Wellness Center
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health
• Flex Spending Account
• Benefits Me

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter Health supports a diverse and inclusive culture and is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter Health employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender (including sexual orientation and gender identity), religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other legally protected status.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Should you have need for a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability, please contact Kim Beavers, HR Recruiter at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email View email address on click.appcast.io and provide the details of your specific request.

*Per Sign On Agreement Requirements.