Certified Surgical Technologist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide quality, effective patient care through skilled assistance with surgical interventions. Is knowledgeable of the equipment and supplies for the surgical procedure. Prepare supplies and equipment for surgical procedures. Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon in terms of both manual dexterity and skill with instruments. Assists with timely turnover of surgical room following procedures Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI). MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Knowledge of surgical procedures and instruments. Manual dexterity. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: N/A REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS: Integrity: A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing. The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Compassion: A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact. Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations. Accountability: Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues. Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes. Respect: Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population. Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation. Excellence: Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making. Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes. Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects. Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Completion of SST course. Certification as CST. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 1 year Experience REQUIRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: Healthcare Provider BLS - if BLS is not American Heart Association, AHA BLS is required within three months of hire. PREFERRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: American Heart Association BLS. We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.