At Columbus Regional Healthcare System we offer professional growth and advancement for every employee. Working at CRHS allows you to have the intimate hospital feel while still being provided with the large healthcare system resources.
Hiring for a full-time CST or Surgical Assistant
Sign-On Bonus Available
- CST or FA = $15,000 w/ 24-month commitment
Job Description:
SA- Performs specified duties for the set-up, handling and maintenance of surgical supplies, instruments and equipment necessary during a surgical procedure. Acts as first assist to the surgeon, performing various duties as outlined in the scope of practice for the certification. Understands the procedure being performed and works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
CST - Performs specified duties for the set-up, handling and maintenance of surgical supplies, instruments and equipment necessary during a surgical procedure. Understands the procedure being performed and works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
Qualifications:
SA
- Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or other prerequisite educational background to satisfy eligibility to enter the Surgical Assist Program.
- Must be a graduate of the Surgical Assistant Training Program and be certified as Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Surgical Assistant-Certified (SA-C) by the American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA).
- Current BLS certification.
- Incumbent will be required to demonstrate competence in the performance of duties specific to all age groups of patients.
CST
- Graduate of an approved program in surgical technology and meets all eligibility requirements for certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
- Incumbent must obtain national certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) within one year of employment. Current BLS certification.
- Incumbent will be required to demonstrate competence in the performance of duties specific to all age groups of patients.
Experience: New graduates will be considered; however, one year of previous surgical tech experience is preferred. Given training and on-the-job experience incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of the job within 6 months.
Perks + Benefits:
- CRHS Campus Gym (open 7 days a week)
- Competitive Pay Rates
- CRHS Campus Cafeteria
- Company Swag
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- Education Assistance
- Matching Retirement Plan
- Sign on Bonus (select positions)
(Sign-On Bonus available for direct candidates only, not applicable for per diem employment. Contract or agency candidates are not eligible.)
Skills Required
- Graduate of the Surgical Assistant Training Program
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) by NBSTSA or Surgical Assistant-Certified (SA-C) by ABSA
- Graduate of an approved Surgical Technology program
- Obtain national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification within one year of employment
- Current BLS certification
- Demonstrated competence performing duties for all patient age groups
- One year previous surgical tech experience
What We Do
Who We Are: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Columbus Regional Healthcare System is a 154-bed, not-for-profit organization affiliated with Atrium Healthcare System and accredited by the DNV. CRHS boasts an impressive and highly trained medical staff and other healthcare professionals dedicated to the well-being of every patient in their care. Our Mission: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Provide compassionate care, advance healing and inspire hope for our patients and their loved ones. What We Offer: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Competitive pay rates • Comprehensive benefit package • Matching retirement plan • Professional growth and advancement • Employee oriented workplace • Small hospital feel with large healthcare system resources • Tuition reimbursement • Sign-on bonus for select positions Where We Are: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Located in Whiteville, NC just 45 miles west of Wilmington and 45 miles north of Myrtle Beach, the region around CRHS has something for everyone. • Small towns with Southern charm • Galleries and museums • Shopping and restaurants • World class golf courses • Beautiful Atlantic beaches • Winding rivers and beautiful lakes • Expansive outdoor space for hiking and camping






