Job Description
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association. Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for six consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Shift Information:
The position is full time, working M-F either five 8 hour shifts or four 10 hour shifts.
Call Required
What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What you will do:
The CST is responsible for assuring quality patient care by coordinating with the circulator in the planning and implementation of patient care in the OR. Maintains AORN and AST standards to ensure patient safety at all times. Assist the surgeon with gowning and gloving, draping of the sterile field and performing technical tasks. This position has call requirements.
Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the US Armed Forces or Public Health Service or was employed to practice surgical technology in health care facility prior to September 2009.
Required Skills:
Ability to read, write and follow instructions; strong organizational skills
Preferred Skills:
Meditech, faxing, scanning
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Certification as a Surgical Technologist and Basic Life Support
Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Preferred Experience:
One or more years as a CST in a hospital operating room
