Certified Surgical Technologist

Job Summary:

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is responsible for preparing and assisting during surgical procedures by setting up sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies under the supervision of a professional nurse. This role requires anticipating surgeon preferences, maintaining sterility, and ensuring quality assurance in patient care. The CST also supports educational initiatives and participates in departmental committees while being available for emergency call-back cases.

• Scrub in on advanced and complex surgical procedures under nurse supervision.
• Anticipate surgeon's instrument and material preferences and respond proactively.
• Set up sterile tables with necessary instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications/solutions.
• Disassemble, clean, and prepare surgical instruments for terminal sterilization within scope.
• Monitor and maintain sterility of surgical supplies and instruments to ensure patient safety.
• Inventory and order surgical supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Develop and implement educational programs, in-service classes, and learning aids for the department.
• Provide input on policy, procedure, and patient care standard improvements.
• Serve as back-up on-call technician for emergency surgical cases.
• Participate in assigned committees and perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist training program.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential at time of submission.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum 1 year of surgical technologist experience.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, sterile technique, instrumentation, and surgical supplies.

• Experience with wound healing, patient positioning, and handling intraoperative requests.
• Skills in adapting to changing patient needs and clinical judgment during surgery.

• Must have CST and BLS certifications at time of application.
• Back-up call for emergency surgical cases may be required.
• Agency does not provide housing or transportation; employees must arrange their own.
• Start date contingent upon fingerprint processing and clearance.

• Work schedule and shifts are assigned based on hospital needs and surgical case load.
• May include on-call or emergency call-back shifts.