Certified Surgical Technologist
Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen
Harlingen, TX
5x8 hrs

Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus based on experience

Summary

Certified Surgical Technician provides direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetric patients along the continuum of the age spectrum facilitating the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. Certified Surgical Technician follows established practices and standards. Certified Surgical Technician supports the mission statement, policies and procedures of the Valley Baptist Health System. Certified Surgical Technician completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

Minimum:  High-school graduate and Graduate of a Department of Education (DOE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) accredited surgical technology program.

Experience

Preferred: 1 year as a Surgical or OB Technologist in acute care or ambulatory setting

Certifications

Required: 

• VBHS accepts certifications from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); TS-C (Technician in Surgery–Certified)
• BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training

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