About this role
Operating Room
Job Summary
The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) functions in a scrub role for operative and other invasive procedures including establishing and maintaining a sterile field, specimen handling, counts, medications/solutions, implants and instrument processing and may assist with circulating duties, as well as, participate in activities related to standards and quality improvement for the specialty and the department.
Required Qualifications
- Require active national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer knowledgeable of selected specialty.
- Prefer ability in one-on-one demonstration of sterile technique.
Mandatory Education
Preferred Education
Required License and Certs
BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
CST: Certified Surg Technologist
Preferred License and Certs
Employment Screening Requirements
As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Other facts
About Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional referral center offering Southwest Florida’s greatest breadth and depth of care, with more than 2,500 medical staff and more than 1.7 patient visits across its two hospital campuses, two freestanding ERs, and network of outpatient care centers.
Its flagship 897-bed Sarasota hospital has been consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best, with superior patient outcomes and a comprehensive network of services. In 2021, the public health system opened its second acute-care hospital, SMH-Venice, with 212 beds and full range of specialties to serve south Sarasota County. As the region's only public health system – and only not-for-profit – it also serves as a critical safety net for the uninsured and underinsured in Sarasota County.
What you'll do
- The Certified Surgical Technologist functions in a scrub role for operative and invasive procedures, maintaining a sterile field and handling specimens. They may also assist with circulating duties and participate in quality improvement activities.
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