Certified Surgical TechnologistII(CSTIII)

Overview

We are seeking aCertified Surgical TechnologistII(CSTIII),sometimes referred to asaSurgicalTechIII,OR TechIIIor Scrub Tech III.The Certified Surgical Technologist III (CST III) serves as an advanced surgical team member responsible for supportinghighly complexsurgical procedures, ensuringoptimaloperating room efficiency, and serving as a clinical resource for surgical staff. The CST III leads advanced case preparation,assistssurgeons bymaintaininga sterile field andanticipatingprocedural needs, mentors’ surgical technologists, and promotes best practices in patient safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance.This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Shifts Available: Variable

Employment Type:Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours:Variable

Location:MissionRegional Medical Center –Mission, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Competitive compensation

• Medical insurance benefit plan

• 401K

The Certified Scrub Tech III (CST III)leadssterile preparation and serves as the primary scrub for complex surgical cases, using advanced skills to support surgeons and drive safe, efficient OR performance.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Advanced Clinical Leadership– Serve as a lead surgical technologist for complex and specialty procedures, providing guidance, mentorship, and technicalexpertiseto surgical staff while modeling best practices in sterile technique and patient safety

• Complex Case Preparation –Coordinate and prepare operating rooms for highly specialized procedures, ensuring availability of advanced instrumentation, implants, and equipment whileanticipatingsurgeon preferences and procedural needs

• Intraoperative Expertise– Provide advanced intraoperative support by passing instruments,maintainingsterile technique,anticipatingnext steps, and troubleshooting equipment or supply issues to supportoptimalsurgical outcomes

• Instrument and Implant Management– Ensureaccuratecounts of sponges, needles, instruments, and implants while supporting implant documentation, specimen handling, and case trackingin accordance withregulatory requirements

• Education and Mentorship– Support onboarding and training of new surgical technologists,assistwith competency development, and serve as a resource for clinical questions, specialty techniques, and equipment use

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

1. Graduate of a Certified Surgical Tech (CST) training program. 2. One year of experience in a surgical setting required.

3. Certified Surgical Tech (CST) Certification upon hire required and maintained for employment. Per Texas statutes, non-certified employees hired prior to 12/2014 are exempt from this requirement.

4. Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.

5. Demonstrated competency and proficiency as CST II and primary scrub in open heart surgery or complex orthopedic procedures to include but not limited to fractures due to trauma, complex spinal fusion, robotics, or bariatrics.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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