JOB REQUIREMENTS

Certified Surgical Technician/CST Local Job

The Certified Surgical Technician/ CST plays an essential role in the surgical setting, preparing both the patient and the operating room for surgeries.

Certified Surgical Technician/ CST Responsibilities:

• The CST prepares both the patient and the operating room for surgeries
• CST’s set the stage for an operation and advocate for the patients’ safety and comfort
• Provide emotional support to patients before their surgery
• Certified Surgical Techs sterilize the equipment and tools that they handle and pass to surgeons during surgery
• Must maintain a sterile area at all times
• Help other team members into sterile gloves and gowns and monitor them throughout surgery to be sure they follow aseptic technique
• Assist the surgical team by holding organs in place or using retractors during the surgery
• Anticipate a surgeon’s needs, working efficiently to provide prompt access to sterile items
• Once surgery is complete, help dress the wound and transfer patients to recovery rooms
• The Certified Surgical Tech performs other position related duties as assigned

BENEFITS OF BEING GIFTED!

• Refer a nurse for this position and earn up to $1500 referral bonus when he/she completes a minimum of 8-week assignment. Refer a nurse for a PRN position, and earn $250 once he/she completes three shifts.
• Flexible scheduling
• Premium pay
• Same Day or Weekly Pay
• Ability to work in premier facilities
• Access to Chief Nursing Officer 24-7
• Access to Social Worker 24-7
• Group Health insurance benefits:
  • Medical Plan
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • AD&D Insurance

Benefits of being a GIFTED TRAVEL NURSE

• Private housing and housing allowance
• Personal Career Coach
• Extremely competitive personalized pay package

FACILITY DETAILS

As the largest and most comprehensive hospital of this large health system, the 617-bed facility is the major academic and teaching hospital. By combining extensive research, updated medicine techniques and advanced technologies, the hospital is able to offer patients the highest quality care. The way the hospital is set up, allows multidiscipline collaboration between doctors and cases ensure the patient receives a full care treatment plan. Some of the more advanced services offered at the facility include the brain and spine institute, cardiovascular institute, comprehensive stroke services, and the head and neck surgery center. The hospital is well awarded and recognized making it a top regional facility that the community can whole heartedly trust.

The city of Memphis offers world-class attractions for music fans to outdoorsy types, art enthusiasts to soul food lovers. History is everywhere in Memphis, from the National Civil Rights Museum to Sun Studio, where Elvis recorded his first record. Take a trip to Elvis' former home, Graceland, and check out a club along Beale Street, where the blues found its roots. The Memphis Zoo is always a hit with its polar, panda and grizzly bears. Memphis is known first and foremost for its mouthwatering barbecue. There are many activities to take part in along the Mississippi River, including kayaking through Mud Island.

ABOUT GIFTED HEALTHCARE

GIFTED Healthcare is a company that believes in the power of one person to make a difference in patient care. Join the ranks of our rapidly growing team of healthcare professionals, and become that difference!

Do you remember why you became a CST, at GIFTED? We do!