Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job Description

About company

SCA Health, an integral part of Optum, is a healthcare organization that firmly believes healthcare revolves around people – encompassing the patients they serve, the physicians they support, and the 15,000+ teammates who drive the organization forward.

Their mission is to redefine specialty care by creating more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions. SCA Health operates an extensive network that includes:
• More than 370 ambulatory surgical centers.
• Over 400 specialty physician practice clinics.
• Numerous labs and surgical hospitals.

Their work covers a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems, and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or physician autonomy.

What truly distinguishes SCA Health is its operational philosophy, deeply rooted in seven core values:
1. Clinical quality
2. Integrity
3. Service excellence
4. Teamwork
5. Accountability
6. Continuous improvement
7. Inclusion

These values are not merely statements but actively inform the attitudes, actions, and culture of the organization. At SCA Health, an individual’s work directly impacts patients, physicians, and communities. They offer opportunities for career growth within a team that values expertise, invests in success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians, and improve healthcare in America.

SCA Health provides a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and financial future of its employees. This includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Life and disability insurance.

The company fosters an environment where ideas are encouraged to inspire change.

Job description, detailed

SCA Health is actively seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Responsibilities:
• Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures.
• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas.
• Assist with post-procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of the room for subsequent patients.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Requirements/Qualifications:
• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of a recognized and accredited Surgical Technologist Program.
• Prior Experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
• Current Surgical Technologist certification preferred.
• Successful completion of a BLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS certification.

Salary Range: USD $19.47/Hr. – USD $34.66/Hr.