Allied Health - Certified Surgical Tech

McLendon Leadershi; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The McLendon Leadershi CST role supports surgeons in the operating room, ensuring sterility and instrument readiness for complex procedures. You will anticipate needs, pass instruments, and help maintain sterile fields to promote patient safety.

Responsibilities include preparing ORs, monitoring patient vitals during procedures, documenting in EHR systems like Epic, and collaborating with surgical teams to optimize outcomes. Experience with sterile techniques and OR workflows is preferred.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be skilled in sterile technique and OR procedures.
• Experience in operating room settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments and supplies.
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments and maintaining sterile fields.
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
• Manage inventory of surgical supplies.
• Document procedures in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with surgical teams for patient outcomes.

Skills

Sterile technique

Operating room procedures

Instrument handling

Patient monitoring

Team collaboration

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Overview

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) assists surgeons during procedures, maintaining a sterile and efficient operating room. CSTs are integral to surgical flow, anticipating needs and ensuring instrument readiness in complex cases. The ideal candidate will have expertise in surgical procedures and sterile techniques, with experience in operating room settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments and supplies.
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments and maintaining sterile fields.
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
• Manage inventory of surgical supplies.
• Document procedures in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with surgical teams for patient outcomes.

This position is key to successful surgical outcomes and patient safety.