Certified Surgical Technologist needed in Sun City, Florida in a 138-bed healthcare facility. The hospital recently opened a 26-bed ICU/PCU patient tower to meet the needs of the growing community. The facility offers a wide range of services, such as cardiovascular care, cancer care, and 24-hour emergency care. These services have earned the hospital several awards and accreditations, including recognition as a Primary Stroke Center with the Gold Seal of Approval by The Joint Commission and being a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for five consecutive years. Staff members say that the hospital is a great place to work because of its positive environment, high level of patient care, and friendly colleagues.

This is a permanent opportunity.

Job Responsibilities of the Certified Surgical Technologist:

• Assembles supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• Prepares sterile instrument table.
• Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards.
• Maintains aseptic techniques and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients.
• Transports patients to and from surgical suite.
• Positions patient according to type of surgery.
• Assists the surgical team in surgical procedures which may include passing instruments, sponges, and sutures.
• Maintains work area.
• Gathers equipment for cleaning and sterilization.
• Assists in the monitoring of the patient through the procedure.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Job Qualifications of the Certified Surgical Technologist:

• Graduate of a formal surgical technologist program or equivalent training.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist required.
• Hospital Surgical Tech experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with ability to sustain concentration over long periods of time.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Must have experience 1 years CST exp
• Must be certified
• On call? - Yes/ must live within 30min of the hospital

Compensation of the Certified Surgical Technologist:

• Salary Range: Up to $52,000.00 - Depending on experience.
• Night Shift Differential: $2.50
• Evening Shift Differential: $1.50
• Weekend Differential: $1.00
• On Call Pay: $3.50
• Matching 401(k) contributions ranging from 3-9%.
• PTO starting at 4 weeks per year.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5, 250 per year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, life, and vision options.
• LTD, STD, flexible spending accounts, employee stock purchase program, plus many other outstanding benefits.

• 1 yr of Hospital experience
• Certified as a Surgical Tech