What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surgical Technologist / CST position at BSA Health System?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a weekend day shift, full-time, Surgery 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:
- BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital serving the Amarillo area for over 120 years and continues to be Amarillo’s preferred healthcare provider. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service, and dignity.
Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:
Responsibilities
- The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) works under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
- The CST ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
- This role ensures the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited or other nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists.
Must hold and maintain 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.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
- Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited or other nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Previous experience as a surgical technologist.