Surgical Technologist Operating Room CST

The Surgical Technologist:

• provides safe and efficient care to the surgical patient under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and in collaboration with the surgeon.
• functions primarily in the scrub role and is responsible for selecting preparing and maintaining instrumentation equipment and supplies.
• possesses knowledge in the application of sterile and aseptic technique and is able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
• utilizes knowledge of human anatomy surgical procedures surgical instrumentation and technology as member of the surgical team.

Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program.

License or Certification:

Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers through the AHA or Red Cross.

CST Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within one year of hire date and maintained thereafter.

Surgical Technologists hired at the following locations prior to the identified dates are not required to have a Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA:

• Mayo Clinic Health System in Southwest Minnesota hires prior to 10/15/2014.
• Mayo Clinic Health System in Wisconsin hires prior to 11/20/2024.
• Mayo Clinic in Florida and Arizona hires prior to 11/20/2024
• Enterprise Staffing Pool hires prior to 11/20/2024

Internal transfers to Rochester or Southeast Minnesota are required to have the Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA.