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Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Overview
Surgical Technologists play a crucial role in supporting surgeons and ensuring exceptional patient care and comfort. This fast-paced role demands accuracy, attention to detail, and professionalism. You'll help maintain a sterile environment and assist in procedures to ensure patient safety. If you seek a rewarding career with great work-life balance, consider joining USPI.
- Job Type: Full Time, Part-Time, and PRN
- Travel: No Travel
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Benefits
Providing a comprehensive benefits package is paramount as we not only take care of our communities but also foster an environment of support for one another.
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Work/Life Balance
Most of our ASC's offer daytime schedules, with no weekends and nights, and no call. (Schedules vary at our surgical centers.)
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Learning and Education
Employees have access to thousands of free online courses to further their education at their own schedule.
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Leadership and Executive Development
Whether a clinician is interested in advancing to a leadership position or a business office staff member aspires to be a hospital CFO, various programs are available.
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Coaching and Mentorship
We are committed to devoting energy and attention to grow our team members and create a lasting impact on our care. By coaching, challenging and further developing our best and brightest team members, we foster an environment to build long-term sustainable growth for our organization.
Culture
Our mission is to treat each and every one of our patients, and their families, as if they were our own family member. Each patient, each family, each and every time.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)at our location? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Adaptable
- Analytical
- Confident
- Flexible
- Independent
- Quick Thinking
Responsibilities
Welcome to Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Richmond
Surgical Technologist – Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Richmond
The Surgical Technologist scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrates competence while functioning as a member of the surgical team. Maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures. Prepares supplies, instruments, and equipment related to these procedures. Supports the philosophy, objectives, and goals of the Surgery Center. Participates in quality improvement activities.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED; completion of a Surgical Technician Program and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required
- Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
- Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing patient conditions as needed
- Must excel in teamwork and possess strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with staff, engage with patients, and coordinate with physicians
What We Offer:
As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Availability of short- and long-term disability
- Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
- 401(k) and access to retirement planning
- Paid holidays and vacation
Who We Are:
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
USPI is proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture respects differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual while embracing diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.
Required Skills:
- Strong problem-solving abilities in standardized situations
- General familiarity with medical terminology related to anatomy and surgical procedures
- Knowledge of aseptic techniques and surgical workflow
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as needed
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
- Awareness of workplace safety, including handling toxic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, radiation, and wet or humid conditions
- Compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Participation in USPI EDGE initiatives, including data collection and process adherence
Required Experience:
- High School Diploma/GED; completion of a Scrub Technician or Surgical Technology Program required
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Scrub Tech across multiple surgical specialties, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience working in environments with moving mechanical parts and exposure to surgical OR conditions
- Hands-on involvement in operating room procedures, instrument handling, and patient support
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