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Certified Surgical Technician
Certified Surgical Technician-March 2024
Shirley
Mar 28, 2026
About Certified Surgical Technician

  Description

  Sign On Bonus: $1000

  Must possess a Surgical Technician Certificate

  The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) is responsible for the sterile environment of the surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during each surgical procedure. You should have an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipate the needs of the surgeon. You must be certified as a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) and have the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure while constantly being on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. You should be able to communicate professionally, be comfortable working in a medical environment, be highly organized, have a strong customer service background, possess excellent computer and organizational skills, and embody a welcoming/friendly demeanor. Your schedule will vary, dependent on the operational hours of the surgical center.

  You must have the flexibility to work within these hours of operation, including occasional weekends, early mornings, or late evenings as needed.

  Job Duties & Essential Functions:

  Assist physician providers in the sterile surgical operating room using training techniques of the CST and under the direction of the physician

  Collect, verify and ready needed supplies, equipment, instruments, medications, and solutions for each surgical procedure

  Assist with draping and establishing the sterile field

  Participate in the surgical site and patient verification during the timeout procedure

  Secure tubing, cords and other sterile accessories

  Prepare and anticipate additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure

  Anticipate the surgeon needs by passing instruments and supplies during the procedure

  Measure and pass medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions used during the procedure

  Hold retractors or instruments as delegated by the surgeon

  Sponge or suction the operative site as delegated by the surgeon

  Load, cut, and manage sutures

  Maintain the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure

  Prepare and apply sterile dressings as needed

  Loads the intra-ocular lens (IOL) for insertion

  Prepare and pass off specimen as appropriate

  Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization

  Assist in preparing the operating room for the next procedure, ensuring a safe and efficient turnover

  Assist with hooking the patient up to the monitoring devices. (EKG/Pulse Ox )

  Monitor the comfort of the patient and provides verbal and tactile reassurance to the patient

  Assist the anesthesia provider

  Assist with positioning the patient, using the appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injury

  Apply the electrosurgical grounding pad

  Close out the room, re-stock and fill the rooms with enough surgical packs for the following days procedures

  Train and function as an Instrument tech as needed

  Perform quality control inspection of instruments ensuring there are no damages to the integrity

  Work with the team to ensure accurate and up to date doctor preference cards

  Maintain a clean and neat operating room

  Special projects and other duties may be assigned as needed

  Required Qualifications:

  High School Diploma or equivalent required

  Current BLS certification or obtain within 6 months of employment

  Certified Surgical Technician CST Certification from an accredited school

  One or more years of related work experience in operating room preferred

  Membership in surgical specialty society encouraged

  Strong communication skills and ability to work well is a high-stress environment

  Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends if needed

  Above average customer service skills and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Bilingual in English and Spanish or ability to speak other languages is desirablePay Range: $32.00 - $35.00/hour based on experience

  Qualifications

  Education

  Required

  High School or betterExperience

  Required

  2-3 years: Related work experience in operating room preferred

  Certified Surgical Technician CST Certification from an accredited school

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