Mayo Clinic
CST - Certified Surgical Tech - Oral/Ophth/Peds (Finance)
City
Rochester
State
Minnesota
Telecommute
No
Department
Surgery
Position description
The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) provides care to the surgical patient under the direct supervision of the registered nurse and in collaboration with the surgical team. The CST performs primarily in the surgical scrub role preparing, selecting and maintaining equipment, instruments, and supplies. The CST possesses knowledge in the application of sterile and aseptic technique. The CST utilizes knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation and technology as member of the surgical team. The CST will float to a variety of surgical specialties, as necessary, to provide care to surgical patients.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited program of surgical technology under the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and certified through National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) by start of employment.
Additional qualifications
Adapts to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a direct, empathetic, and articulate manner.
Comprehensive understanding of surgical processes and procedures preferred.
Two years successful surgical technologist experience in acute care, perioperative or surgical setting within the last five years preferred.
License or certification
Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency. CST Certification through NBSTSA required prior to start of employment
Exemption status
Non-exempt
Compensation Detail
Minimum rate is $22.00 based upon union contract.
Benefits eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours / Pay period
80
Schedule details
variation of all shifts. Overtime and on-call as needed. Shifts to include 07:00 and 09:00 occasional 11:00 and 15:00 coverage as needed. 1-2 holiday/year at this time.
Weekend schedule
1 of 12
Site description
Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for more than 34,000 Mayo staff and students. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life.
Category
Other Patient Care, Support Services, Surgical Services
Career profile
Surgical Services
Job posting number
135199BR
Recruiter
Angelina Cochran
Equal opportunity employer
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.