Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Certified Surgical Technologist to join our dynamic surgical team. This position involves working within a fast-paced environment where you will assist with a variety of surgical procedures, primarily focusing on ophthalmology cases.

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12s, days, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• On-call requirements: Yes, specific to ophthalmology, up to 4-6 call shifts per 4-week schedule period
• Floating between like units may be required to meet facility needs

Responsibilities

As a Certified Surgical Technologist, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in ophthalmology surgical procedures, including retinal detachments, vitrectomy, cataract removal, and eye trauma cases.
• Providing support in neuro, ENT, and robotics cases as needed.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a busy operating room environment.
• Maintaining a sterile field and ensuring compliance with safety standards and protocols.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in surgical technology.
• Experience in ophthalmology cases is required.
• Experience with neuro (spines/crani), ENT (flaps), and robotics (DaVinci Xi) cases is highly preferred.
• Current certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) is required; NCCT certifications will not be accepted.
• BLS certification is required.
• Radiation badge provided by the agency is mandatory.
• Experience in a Level 1 trauma center is preferred.

Miscellaneous Information

• Open to block scheduling, subject to manager approval and unit needs.
• Local candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• All requests for time off must be included at the time of submission and will be approved based on facility needs.
• The facility is permitted to call off 1 shift every 2 weeks, with called-off hours accounting for up to one shift.

Working Environment

This role is situated in a level-one trauma center, providing service to a diverse patient population. The operating room consists of multiple surgical suites and supports a wide array of specialties, including trauma, transplant, orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, and robotics. The nursing team is composed of a mixture of Registered Nurses and Certified Surgical Technologists, all dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

Additional Considerations

Candidates should be aware that during hurricane season, from June through November, all employees may be assigned to emergency response teams. This may impact work schedules and assignments.