• Certified Surgical Technologist

    Covenant Health (Lewiston, ME)


    JOB SUMMARY

    The Certified Surgical Technologist is an allied health professional who works in our Operating room delivering surgical patient care and is clinically supervised by a physician or registered nurse. The CST prepares and provides sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment during surgical procedures, and services patients needing surgical interventions ranging from infant to geriatric.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS

    + Associate's degree in a Surgical Technologist or equivalent accredited program preferred. If not certified, must submit an application for the Associates of Surgical Technologists national certification exam within the first 90 days of employment.

    + American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification required

    + Accepting new graduates

    OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

    + Potential long work hours due to emergencies and long surgical cases.

    + Must be able to work in a high-paced environment where multitasking, prioritizing, and sound decision-making skills are required.

    + Consistent attendance is required due to the critical nature of this position.

     

    Covenant Health Mission Statement

     

    We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

    Our Core Values:

    •Compassion

     

    We show respect, caring, and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable, and suffering.

     

    •Integrity

     

    We promote justice and ethical behavior and responsibly steward our human, financial, and environmental resources.

     

    •Collaboration

     

    We work in partnership, dialogue, and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

     

    •Excellence

     

    We deliver all services with the highest level of quality while seeking creative innovation.

     

    Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).