Certified Surgical Technologist

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Operating Room

Position Details:

• Employment Type: Full-Time (80 hours per pay period)
• Work Hours: 6:30 AM 5:00 PM
• Call Schedule:
  • 1 day per week
  • 1 weekend per month
  • On-call pay: $4.00/hour
  • Call-back: Minimum 2 hours of pay at time and a half

Shift Differentials:

• Evening Shift (3:00 PM 11:30 PM): +8%
• Night Shift (11:00 PM 7:30 AM): +11%
• No Weekend Differential

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Additional Benefits Available

About the Role:

Join a dynamic perioperative services team equipped with seven operating suites and state-of-the-art surgical technology, including the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution and the da Vinci Xi Surgical System. Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including Operating Room staff, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Day Surgery & Infusion teams.

Surgical specialties include:

• General Surgery
• Neurology & Neurology-Spine
• Orthopedics & Orthopedic-Spine
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT)
• Podiatry

Key Responsibilities:

• Function as a member of the sterile team, ensuring a safe and sterile environment.
• Prepare the operating room, open supplies, perform surgical scrub, and set up back tables with instruments and equipment.
• Assist with draping and establishing sterile fields.
• Anticipate surgical needs and pass instruments, sutures, and other supplies as required.
• Perform needle and sponge counts with the circulating nurse.
• Share on-call rotation with other staff members.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
• Certification: Surgical Technician Certification (CST) preferred upon hire; required within 6 months of employment.
• 2-3 years of acute care hospital-based operating room experience.
• Experience in Orthopedics, Neurology, General Surgery, Spine, and Robotics.
• Knowledge of surgical principles and procedures.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Ideal Candidate:

• Exhibits a positive, cooperative, and professional attitude.
• Works effectively in a team environment and is willing to assist as needed.
• Able to take and apply constructive feedback.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, including negotiation, instruction, and supervision.

Management reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed to accommodate changes in workload, emergencies, or technological advancements.