• CST III

    Medical Center Hospital (Odessa, TX)


    Position Summary:

    The Certified Surgical Technologist and the Surgical Technologist assist in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. He/she functions as a member of the sterile team in donning gown and gloves, creating and maintaining a sterile field and issuing instruments to surgeons. His/her function is to maintain supplies.

    Qualifications:

    Education:

    Current Surgical Technologist Certification or eligible

    B. Training and Experience:

    1. BLS Certification through the American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire.

    2. Successful completion of Hospital and Nursing orientation within 3 months of hire.

    3. Completion of L&D Surgical Technologist competencies within 3 months of hire or transfer. To include but not limited to:

    • C-Sections

    • Post-partum tubal ligation

    • Deliveries

    • High risk deliveries

    • Set up and assistance with procedure

    Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

    A. Ability to perform:

    1. Heavy lifting

    2. Sustained standing and walking

    B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.

    C. Ability to work under stress.

    D. Varied work hours and shifts.