Certified Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technician/CST - Full Time position at Lutheran Downtown!

Must be a graduate of an accredited surgical technology program and NBSTA certified.

Located on the southwest corner of Main and Van Buren, Lutheran Downtown Hospital opened for patient care in November 2021 with 60 beds and room to expand. A modern hospital in the heart of the city, Lutheran Downtown Hospital offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, opening with a 19-room emergency department, four operating suites, three gastroenterology suites, diagnostic imaging services, robotic-assisted surgery capabilities and laboratory services.

Education / Licensure / Certification (required):

•  A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED).
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or completed a surgical technology program provided by the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard or the commissioned corps of the United States Public Health Service.
• Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology if graduation occurred on or after July 1, 2009 or evidence of actively practicing surgical technology in a healthcare facility prior to July 1, 2009.
• For graduates after July 1, 2009, certification exams must be attempted within three (3) months of employment.  Surgical Technician will have up to six (6) months after hire to successfully pass certification exam or must have achieved certification within 12 months of graduation or forfeit employment.  Certification is not required to be maintained after initial attainment.
• 15 continuing education hours related to the practice of surgical technology must be maintained annually
  to continue employment. This is tracked within the department by management from documentation
  provided by the Surg tech associate.
• BCLS at time of hire or within 30 days of hire and must maintain. 

Job Knowledge & Skills:  

• Demonstrates working knowledge of the English language, verbal and written.  
• Requires a thorough knowledge of sterilization procedures and aseptic techniques.  
• Demonstrates general knowledge of surgical procedure, instruments and supplies utilized in order to prepare the operating suite/treatment room for surgery and assist the medical team throughout the procedure. 
• Requires general working knowledge of the normal growth, development, related behaviors, needs, comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to the age (including neonate, child, adolescent, aging adult) and diagnosis of patient served to support the provision of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care. 
• Demonstrates well developed interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact effectively with all   internal and external unit customers, as needed.

Experience:

• One year of surgical technician experience preferred, which may include hours worked as a LHN surgical technician apprentice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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