Certified Surgical Technologist

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the operating room team to prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures and perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care with adherence to established procedural guidelines at the advanced level. The Certified Surgical Technologist III demonstrates advanced knowledge and critical thinking skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients’ families.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC003609 FLO - OR - Main Surgery (FMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Work Shift

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the operating room team to prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures and perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care with adherence to established procedural guidelines at the advanced level. The Certified Surgical Technologist III demonstrates advanced knowledge and critical thinking skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients’ families.

Additional Job Description

Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program and a minimum of one year of work experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist required. The Level II practitioner demonstrates a higher level of critical thinking and problem solving skills and has met the Level I Certified Surgical Technologist criteria. Credentialed as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (formerly LCC-ST) required and must be maintained. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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