KNK Recruiting, LLC is looking for a direct hire Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for our targeted client located in the Indianapolis, Indiana area.
Targeted Hourly Rate: $25hr - $30hr (pay rate varies depending upon skills and experience level.
Status: Full-Time Days
Targeted Client Description:
For over 160 years this healthcare system has offered high quality, cost-effective and patient-focused health care to the residents of Marion County and Central Indiana. This healthcare system offers primary and special care services at a 333-bed hospital and outpatient centers.
Job Summary:
The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is an individual with specialized education who functions as a member of the operating room team to help ensure safe, efficient, and successful surgical procedures/outcomes. The CST handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for surgical procedures; has an understanding of the procedures being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon; has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative phase; and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Preparing the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment.
• Preparing patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
• Transporting patients to the operating room and helping position them on the operating table.
• Passing instruments and supplies to surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Monitoring the patient's vital signs and other relevant information during surgery.
• Sterilizing equipment and ensuring all tools are functioning correctly.
• Applying sterile dressings to incision sites.
Qualifications:
• Current CST certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or has completed a military surgical technology program. Those with military training (i.e. “Operating Room Specialist” certification) must obtain their CST certification through the NBSTSA within three months of their start date.
• New graduates must obtain CST certification within 45 days of their start date. • CSTs must complete 60 hours of approved continuing education in a 4-year timeframe with 15 CEUs turned into education every year.
• Current BLS certification
• Member of professional organization (AST) preferred.
• Call requirements- 30 minute call back time
Client’s Mission & Vision:
• To be a leader in advocacy, care, teaching, and serving the healthcare needs of their surrounding community.
• Continuously striving to enhance their ability to meet the needs of the underserved and all people of Marion County, by being sound economically while leading innovatively in clinical care, research, education and service excellence.
• They also strive to be persistent in professionalism, respect, innovation, development, and excellence.
About KNK Recruiting:
KNK Recruiting is a Healthcare Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) company that is passionate about connecting exceptional healthcare talent with top Midwest facilities for superior care in our communities. We strive to be the Midwest’s top hub for improving healthcare hiring, matching top professionals with ideal roles, making a big impact on healthcare. Our focus is to let our healthcare clients and job candidates know that trust, support, commitment, and results is what we demonstrate on a regular basis.
If you are passionate about healthcare and seeking an opportunity to make a difference, we invite you to apply for this position. Join our targeted client's team and be part of a healthcare facility committed to excellence in patient care and community wellness.
