CST III at Medical Center Hospital – Odessa, Texas

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:
A. Education:
Current Surgical Technologist Certification or eligible
B. Training and Experience:
1. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate through the American Heart Association (AHA) required within ninety (90) days of hire.
2. Successful completion of Hospital and Nursing orientation within three (3) months of hire.
3. Completion of L&D Surgical Technologist competencies within three (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.