Allied Health - Certified Surgical Tech

McLendon Leadershi; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McLendon Leadership is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to assist surgeons during procedures, maintain a sterile operating room, and support efficient surgical flow. The ideal candidate will have expertise in surgical procedures and sterile techniques, with experience in operating room settings, and will help anticipate needs, pass instruments, and monitor devices.

This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy in instrument readiness, and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience in operating room settings is required or strongly preferred.
• Expertise in surgical procedures and sterile techniques is expected.
• Familiarity with documenting procedures in EHR systems like Epic.

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 techniques

Operating room experience

Surgical procedures

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. Aspiring surgical technologists looking to advance their career in healthcare are welcome to apply for this Certified Surgical Technologist job.