Certified Surgical Tech

Bolivar Medical Center; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland, MS, is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to assist in the operating room under RN supervision. You will help prepare the sterile field, pass instruments, and support room turnover to ensure patient safety and efficient procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma, a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program, CST certification within policy timelines, and BLS. 12–18 months of OR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential within facility policy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 12–18 months of acute care operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room with sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterile field throughout procedures.
• Pass instruments to the surgeon and team during procedures.
• Track sponges, needles, and instruments to ensure none are left in the patient.
• Assist with room turnover and waste disposal.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment per standards.
• Process specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Document instrument counts and sterilization indicators.
• Comply with infection control and PPE protocols.
• Support performance improvement and risk management initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

High school diploma

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Description

Start your next chapter at Bolivar Medical Center, a 164-bed hospital serving Cleveland, MS, and part of the ScionHealth community hospital network. Bolivar Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services and also offers a long-term care unit. At Bolivar, you will deliver vital care in a community setting with the backing of a highly regarded hospital system committed to quality, safety, and local impact.

Job Summary

The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist in surgical operations. The CST is responsible for ensuring the surgical suite is prepared, maintaining a sterile environment, passing instruments to surgeons during procedures, and assisting in room turnover. The CST plays a vital role in patient safety, infection control, and operational efficiency in the surgical setting.

Essential Functions

• Prepare the operating room with sterile instruments, equipment, supplies, and solutions required for surgical procedures.
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterile field throughout the procedure.
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
• Accurately track sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after surgical procedures to ensure nothing is retained.
• Assist with room turnover before and after procedures, including waste disposal and equipment reprocessing.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment in accordance with AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA standards.
• Assist in processing specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Ensure proper documentation of instrument counts, procedures, and sterilization indicators.
• Comply with infection control, personal protective equipment, and safety protocols.
• Support performance improvement and risk management initiatives.
• Maintain readiness and functionality of surgical instruments and equipment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Must read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and sterile techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Effective interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
• Must demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a program in surgical technology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required within time frame required by facility policy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• De-escalation training required within time frame required by facility policy.

Experience

• 12 to 18 months of acute care operating room experience preferred.