Overview
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Physician Surgical Hospital Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in Amarillo, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Physicians Surgical Hospitals includes two surgical centers - Panhandle Surgical Hospital and Quail Creek Surgical Hospital, and one physical therapy center - Quail Creek Physical Therapy - and a state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging center, Advanced Imaging Center of Amarillo.
Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:
Responsibilities
- Works under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
- Prepare operating rooms for surgery by ensuring all necessary equipment and instruments are sterile and functional.
- Assist in preparing patients for surgery, including positioning, draping, and providing appropriate surgical attire.
- Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks and surgical clothing.
- Maintain sterile techniques during surgical procedures and promptly report any contamination.
- Pass instruments, supplies, and equipment to the surgeon and surgical assistant as needed.
- Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and adjust to changing circumstances.
- Prepare and handle specimens obtained for laboratory analysis following established procedures.
- Perform counts of surgical instruments, sponges, and supplies to prevent retention in the patient.
- Maintain supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, or glucose, for use during surgical procedures.
- Clean and restock the operating room post-surgery.
- Adhere to safety protocols, infection control policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of procedures and surgical logs.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or NCCT certification if practicing prior to 2009.
- Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited or other nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred Job Requirements
- At least five years of experience as a surgical technologist.
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