Surgical Technician (Surg Tech)

Education/Requirements: High School education is required to obtain a job as a ST, but they can also obtain an optional certification to make them a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). To become a CST, they must complete an exam through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NBSTSA).***MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S): Individual must provide evidence of one (1) of the following: Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program and maintains a surgical technologist certification; new graduates of accredited surgical tech programs may obtain certification within six months of graduation. Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the US Army, Navy, or Air force. Previously employed to practice surgical technology by the hiring Penn State Health (PSH) health care facility on or before December 29, 2020, or had been employed to practice surgical technology as the primary function at another healthcare facility at any time during the two years prior to December 29, 2020. AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) – required prior to the end of the orientation period