Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Operating Room (11a-9p)

Job Number:

34543

Location:

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

Street Address:

417 W 3rd Ave

City, State:

Albany, Georgia

Zip Code:

31701

Department:

PPMH OPERATING ROOM

Shift:

Mid-Level Shift

Job Type:

Full time

Posted Date:

2026-09-29

Job Description 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.

Description:

• Job 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 ; (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.