CST III

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.