Certified Surgical Technologist - $22-31 per hour

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a job in San Antonio, Texas.Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Certified Surgical TechnologistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalDuration: OngoingEmployment Type: Staff The Certified Surgical Technologist provides direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetric patients along the continuum of the age spectrum facilitating the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. Follows established practices and standards. Supports the mission statement, policies and procedures of the Baptist Health System. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.General Functions:Escorts or transports patients which may require applying appropriate transfer techniquesSets up the operating room with supplies and equipment according to the requirements of thescheduled case and maintains physician's preference cardPromotes and maintains a sterile environment in all job assignmentsPerforms scrubbing circulating duties as directedPerforms assigned operating room cleanup tasks including disposal, cleaning, inventory andrestocking of supplies and equipmentAssists in the performance of more complicated treatments, diagnostic procedures and physical100%Job DescriptionPage 2 of 3 BHS 095, T8231examinations as per instructions from registered nurse with documented competencyAssists other members of the perioperative team in providing care throughout the continuum of theperioperative experiencePerforms various clerical functions in support of department operationsParticipates in department meetings, in-servicesServes as a role model for service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and "must haves"Supports effective patient hand-offsUtilizes resources efficiently and effectivelyMaintains safe environmentAddresses patient population-specific needsParticipates in Performance Improvement activitieEducation Accreditation (CHEA) accredited surgical technology program.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year as a Surgical or OB Technologist in acute care or ambulatory setting CertificationsREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: BHS accepts certifications from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); TS-C (Technician in Surgery–Certified).REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.LI-AG1Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX Job ID #. Posted job title: Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - L&DBenefits Health Care FSADependent Care FSALife insurance