CST - Operating Room (FT-Days)

Phoebe Putney Health System
Albany, GA
  • Job Profile Summary

    Provide technical services under supervision of Registered Nurse and Physician. Assist in operating room as assigned and directed. May work in
    Central Sterile Processing and work under job duties of Central Sterile Processing Technician

  • Qualifications
    Vocational / Technical Degree in Accredited Surgical Technology Program (Required)

    Work Experience
    0 - 1 year Surgical technologist experience & nbsp; (Preferred)

    Licenses and Certifications
    Required Certifications/Licensures:
    Certified Surgical Technologists (CST)
    Basic Life Support (BLS)

    Essential Functions
    CST RESPONSIBILITIES:
    The CST will prepare and assist with surgical procedures in collaboration with Registered Nurse.
    Pull cases according to doctor preference cards.
    Maintain and prepare sterile field.
    Maintain knowledge of surgical procedures.
    Anticipate needs of surgeon.
    Assist surgeon by passing instruments, sutures, etc.

    CARE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION:
    Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
    Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
    Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
    Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
    Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
    Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.

    CARE PROCESSES:
    Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
    Bases care decisions on plan of care.
    Monitors and documents patient response.
    Establishes rapport with clients.
    Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
    Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
    Provides effective interventions.
    Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
    Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
    Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

    Additional Duties
    Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
    Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
    Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
    Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
    Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
    Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.

    For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
    Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
Posted 2026-01-22

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